Automotive Glossary


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Phosfor Bronze

See Phosphor Bronze.

Phosphating

A process used by vehicle body manufacturers which results in the formation of a layer of zinc, iron, or manganese phosphate crystals on the surface of the part to be painted. In modern vehicle construction plants, phosphating is achieved by complete body immersion.

Phosphor bronze

A material that can absorb oil making it ideal for making bushes/bearings.

Phosphoric Acid

An acid commonly used as a catalyst to speed up the cure of Etch primers and some baking finishes, usually alkyd/nitrogen resin combinations. Also a cleaner used for removing surface corrosion from ferrous metals.

Photoelectric

The generation of an electrical current by light shining on certain materials such as some semiconductor devices. Photoelectric cell, photodiode or phototransistor.

Phototransistor

A transistor that is operated by light.

Phrase

A group of words in sequence.

Physical layer

Hardware, actual components and wires as opposed to software.

Pi

3.141592 (3.142).

Pick Up Pipe

Oil pipe that picks up oil from the oil pan.


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