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 Draft

A carburettor where the choke tube (venturi) is fitted horizontally.

Side Thrust

Forces caused by cornering.

Side-draught Booth

A spray booth in which air movement is from the front to back.

Side-tone

Viewing the repaired area from an angle just past the reflection of the light source.

Siemens

Siemens IT solutions and Services Ltd – Service provider for MOT Computerisation.


Significant Figures

The number of digits expressed in a measurement. Sig. fig. can appear before and/ or after the decimal point.

Signposting Guidance

within 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).

Silicon

One of many polymeric organic compounds of silicone with high resistance to cold, heat, water and passage of electricity.


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