Automotive Glossary


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Dual Master Cylinder

A brake master cylinder with two separate chambers for a dual circuit hydraulic system.

Duct

Pipe, tube or trunking.

Ductility

The property of a material that allows it to be drawn into wires.

Ducting

Large pipes or similar. Usually refers to the air intake system components.

Dump Valve

See diverter valve.

Durability

Refers to the retention of gloss and performance properties in a paint film during prolonged use or exposure to sunlight and other atmospheric conditions.

Dust Contamination

Contamination due to visible dust particles of various sizes and forms which are embedded or form raised spots in the paint coating.

Dust-Free

Condition when a new paint film has dried sufficiently that it will no longer allow dust to penetrate and stick to the finish.

Duty Cycle

The percentage length of time that an actuator or solenoid is energised by an electronic control unit. Refers to the pulse width.

DVOM

Digital Volt Ohm Meter


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