Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Shunt (Electrical)A parallel part of an electrical circuit. An example is the shunt windings of some starter motors. | |
Side DraftA carburettor where the choke tube (venturi) is fitted horizontally. | |
Side ThrustForces caused by cornering. | |
Side-draught BoothA spray booth in which air movement is from the front to back. | |
Side-toneViewing the repaired area from an angle just past the reflection of the light source. | |
SiemensSiemens IT solutions and Services Ltd – Service provider for MOT Computerisation. | |
Significant FiguresThe number of digits expressed in a measurement. Sig. fig. can appear before and/ or after the decimal point. | |
Signposting Guidancewithin the specifications for the new AS levels A levels and GNVQs, opportunities for developing or producing evidence for assessment of key skills. | |
Silencer (Muffler)A component in the exhaust system to absorb the gas shock waves and noise in order to reduce the emitted noise from a vehicle engine. Also known as a muffler.(US term). | |
SiliconOne of many polymeric organic compounds of silicone with high resistance to cold, heat, water and passage of electricity. | |