Saturday, 20 April 2024, 9:54 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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AbsorptionOf heat: Takes in heat energy. Of sound: Takes in sound energy. |
ABSVAir Bypass Solenoid Valve |
ACAlternating Current |
AC - Alternating CurrentAn electrical current that flows in forward and reverse bias alternately. |
AccelerateTo speed up a process. |
AccelerationIncreasing velocity or speed. |
AcceleratorA substance that, when added to a paint, will speed up the rate of cure. |
Accelerator PumpCarburettor pumping system that introduces flow of fuel into the carburettor choke (venturi) on acceleration, particularly when accelerating from low speeds. |
AccumulatorA hydraulic device that dampens the pulses and retains a residual pressure in a hydraulic circuit. |
AccuracyHow close the data given is to the true value. |