Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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AbsorptionOf heat: Takes in heat energy. Of sound: Takes in sound energy. | |
ABSVAir Bypass Solenoid Valve | |
ACAlternating Current | |
AC - Alternating CurrentAn electrical current that flows in forward and reverse bias alternately. | |
AccelerateTo speed up a process. | |
AccelerationIncreasing velocity or speed. | |
AcceleratorA substance that, when added to a paint, will speed up the rate of cure. | |
Accelerator PumpCarburettor pumping system that introduces flow of fuel into the carburettor choke (venturi) on acceleration, particularly when accelerating from low speeds. | |
AccumulatorA hydraulic device that dampens the pulses and retains a residual pressure in a hydraulic circuit. | |
AccuracyHow close the data given is to the true value. | |