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Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 7:20 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
I

Internal Windings

Windings inside a component.

Internet

A worldwide network of computers that allows us to view the World Wide Web.

Interpret

To understand and be able to explain something.

Intimidating

To make somebody feel uncomfortable, timid or even fearful.

Ion

An atom with positive or negative charge due to gain or loss of an electron.

IPU

Integrated Power Unit.

Iridescents

All colours that contain aluminium, mica, or other particles that impart a metallic appearance to the colour.

Irradiation Treatment

A process where something is acted upon by radiation from a radioactive substance - it is used to make some foodstuffs last longer - but is a contentious issue!

IS

Inertia Switch.

ISC

Idle Speed Control. This term is usually used when a stepper motor or solenoid is used for idle speed increases during engine warm-up and when ancillary systems are in use.