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Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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SiliconeA chemical compound with excellent water repellency and a slippery feel. Silicones are commonly used in automotive waxes to enhance application and ease of removal, and to increase gloss and durability. The term 'Silicones' is often applied to the defect known as 'cratering' or 'fish-eyes' |
Simple Gear TrainTwo or more gears in direct mesh. |
SimulationSimulation is the imitation of some real thing, state of affairs, or process. The act of simulating something generally involves representing certain key characteristics or behaviours of a selected physical or abstract system. |
SimulationsActivities that simulate or model reality. |
SimultaneouslyTwo or more things happening at the same time. |
Sine WaveThe wave pattern of an AC current. The positive and negative patterns are an inverse copy of each other. |
Single Point InjectionA petrol fuel injection system using a single point injector in a throttle body in the inlet air supply and positioned on top of the inlet manifold. Also throttle body injection (TBI)." |
SinkageA condition in which the topcoat appears to sink into the primer coat causing a loss of gloss. Also, a loss of gloss due to improper solvent selection. |
SinteringA manufacturing process using heat and pressure to form metal and composite components. Examples are brake lining materials and some components traditionally produced by forging or hot stamping. |
SipeVery narrow groove or cut in the tyre tread that aids the dispersal of surface water between the tyre and road. |