Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Anti-freezeA chemical such as ethylene glycol, added to the cooling water of an engine to lower the freezing point for winter operation. | |
Anti-knockUsually used to refer to an additive that is added to fuel, which makes the burning process more controllable, resulting in reduced tendency to knock. | |
Anti-roll BarsSuspension component that reduces vehicle roll. | |
Anti-skinning AgentsChemicals added to a paint to help prevent the formation of a surface film during storage. | |
Anti-trap FunctionFacility to prevent electric windows closing and trapping something - your fingers for example! See also Bounce Back. | |
AntifreezeAdditive put in the cooling system to prevent freezing. | |
AntimonyA metal, which is added to lead, to improve its mechanical strength. Batteries were traditionally constructed with lead-antimony. | |
Antivirus SoftwareA software package that prevents computer viruses from damaging or destroying the system. | |
ApplicationAnother name for a computer program such as Microsoft Word. | |
Applied SolidsSolids that remain on the substrate being coated or painted. | |