Thursday, 2 May 2024, 5:06 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Organic MaterialsCompounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and other elements with chain or ring structures. |
OrificeA hole, usually with a precise drilling diameter to control a fluid flow or spray. |
OSOxygen Sensor |
OscillateTo move or swing from one place to another (e.g. side to side). |
OscillatorAn electronic circuit that produces as signal of a set frequency. |
OscilloscopeAlso shortened to ‘scope'. An instrument that draws an image to represent changes in voltage over a set time period. |
Otto CycleAn alternative term for the four stroke engine cycle using the name of its inventor. |
Out-of-roundA term used to describe a component that should be perfectly round or cylindrical but is not. Usually caused by wear but can be from faulty machining. |
Outdoor ExposureThe most realistic way to measure the behaviour of a paint film. Manufacturers paint sample panels and leave them exposed to the elements for long periods of time, and inspect them at intervals to measure the effects of the exposure. |
Outer RacesThe outside rings of ball or roller bearings. |