Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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ReciprocalThe value of something when divided into one. The reciprocal of R is 1/R. | |
ReciprocatingMoving backwards and forwards. | |
Recirculating Ball SteeringA steering gearbox using the nut and worm principle. It has a series of ball bearings forming the thread of the worm, which gives a very smooth operation. | |
RecoatingThe application of fresh paint material over a recently painted material. | |
RectifierAn electrical device that converts alternating current AC to direct current DC. | |
ReduceTo lower the viscosity of a paint by the addition of solvent or thinner. | |
ReducerA solvent used to reduce or thin paints to sprayable viscosity. | |
Reduction GearA gear (or more often pair of gears) used to reduce the speed of a shaft. | |
RedundantIn the context of systems or message transmission, redundant means extra information on say another channel that may not be used except for checking. | |