Bottom dead center

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000708",
  "term": "Bottom dead center",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The lowest point of travel for a piston within its cylinder in a reciprocating engine or compressor. At this position, the piston momentarily stops before reversing direction for the next stroke. This point is used as a reference for timing engine events like valve opening and ignition.",
  "synonyms": [
    "BDC"
  ],
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kurbelwelle im unteren Totpunkt",
    "es": "punto muerto inferior",
    "fr": "point mort bas"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/bottom-dead-center/"
}