Automotive Glossary


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Atmospheric Pressure

Pressure in the atmosphere produced as a result of the Earth's gravity. Measured at sea level it has a value of 1 Bar, 14.7 psi or 100 kPa.

Atom

Smallest particle in a chemical element that can take part in a chemical reaction. A single particle of an element.

Atomic

Relating to the atom...

Atomic clock

This is a type of clock that uses an atomic resonance frequency standard as its timekeeping element. It is very accurate.

Atomisation

The formation of tiny droplets of liquid as in the paint spraying process. Atomisation is usually achieved by turbulence in an air stream, or a sudden drop in pressure.

Atomised

The stage in which the metered air/fuel emulsion is drawn in to the airstream in the form of tiny droplets.

Atomization

Breaking up of fuel into fine particles during induction into an engine.

Atomized

The stage in which the metered air/fuel emulsion is drawn in to the airstream in the form of tiny droplets.

ATS

Air Temperature Sensor

Aural

Of or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing - aural diagnostics mean listening for faults such as a bearing noise or a misfire


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