Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Contouring(see Mapping) | |
ContractAgreement between parties enforceable in law. | |
ContractionA decrease in size. For example, when a metal rod is cooled it decreases in length and diameter. Opposite of expansion. | |
Control FlapA flap that is used to control something! Air temperature for example. | |
Control PlungerPart of fuel injection system. Regulates fuel delivery against air flow. | |
Control PumpA pump that provides a set pressure. | |
ConvectionTravel of heat by movement in heated fluids due to a reduction in density and consequent rise of the hotter material. | |
Conversion FactorUsed to make it easier when converting from one form of ‘measurement' to another. | |
ConversionsTo change one expression to another. For example, expressing miles in kilometres. | |