Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Binary CounterAn electronic device that counts in binary (1s and 0s) by using logic gates and basic memory devices. | |
BinderThe component in a paint material that forms the film. So-called because it binds the pigment and any additives present into a solid durable film. | |
BindingTerm used to describe one component sticking or rubbing against another. | |
BiodegradabilityThe capacity of a material to decompose over time as a result of biological activity, especially to be broken down by microorganisms. | |
BitA binary digit or bit is the basic unit of information in computing and telecommunications; it is the amount of information that can be stored by a device or other physical system that can normally exist in only two distinct states - 1 or 0, on or off for example. | |
Black boxEquipment that records information about the performance of an aircraft during flight – or a vehicle during its normal use. | |
Blade ConnectorAn electrical cable connector consisting of a blade and spring sided socket. | |
Blanking PlugsScrewed plugs used to blank off or block off a test port or adjustment point. | |
BleedThe act of removing air from a liquid system. | |