Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Intelligent deviceA component that has some ability to monitor itself and react to changes. | |
IntensifierA device which converts low pressure fluid power into higher pressure fluid power (used by some injection systems) | |
Inter-Quartile MeanThe average of the values in the inter-quartile range. | |
Inter-Quartile RangeThe range of numbers with the upper and lower quartiles removed. | |
InteractiveTwo-way communication. | |
IntercoolerAn air to air radiator type heat exchanger fitted after a turbocharger in the air intake ducting to cool the intake air before it enters the engine. | |
Interference FitThe relationship between the dimensions of two components where one fits inside the other. In this instance the fit is one where the inner dimension of the outer component is less than the outer dimension of the inner component. | |
Interior LightsLights inside a vehicle for illumination purposes. | |
Interleaf FrictionFriction between spring leaves that produces a damping effect. | |