Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Phosfor BronzeSee Phosphor Bronze. | |
Phosphor bronzeA material that can absorb oil making it ideal for making bushes/bearings. | |
Phosphoric AcidAn 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. | |
PhotoelectricThe generation of an electrical current by light shining on certain materials such as some semiconductor devices. Photoelectric cell, photodiode or phototransistor. | |
PhototransistorA transistor that is operated by light. | |
PhraseA group of words in sequence. | |
Physical layerHardware, actual components and wires as opposed to software. | |
Pi3.141592 (3.142). | |
Pick Up PipeOil pipe that picks up oil from the oil pan. | |