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Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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AlloyA mixture of metals and other elements to form a metal with specific properties such as phosphor bronze used for bushes. |
Alternative fuelA fuel used in vehicles that comes from a source other than petroleum, such as ethanol made from corn and biodiesel made from vegetable oil. |
AlternatorAn electrical generator attached to and driven by a motor vehicle engine. |
Alternator BrushesSoft carbon brushes that conduct electricity to the field windings via the slip rings. |
AluminiumNon-ferrous metal used as a substrate or a pigment. |
Aluminium OxideSharp and hard abrasive - used in dry-flatting Production papers |
Ambient PressureAir pressure in the surrounding area. |
Ambient TemperatureTemperature of the air surrounding an object. |
AmmeterInstrument for measuring electrical current. |
AmmoniaA compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3. It is normally encountered as a gas with a characteristic pungent odour but can be included in a water based form into cleaning compounds for example. |