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Auto engine

Of or relating to the engine that propels an automobile.

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alternator

Automotive; Auto engine

In Turkish, "alternatör". A device which produces AC by converting the engine's turning (mechanical) energy into alternating electrical current at all engine speeds. The AC must be rectified ...

compression ratio

Automotive; Auto engine

In Turkish, "sıkıştırma oranı". The volume of the combustion chamber and cylinder when the piston is at the bottom of its stroke, divided by the volume of the combustion chamber and cylinder when the ...

active noise control

Automotive; Auto engine

To eliminate air intake noise in the engine, a loudspeaker installed in the intake system is used to generate a sound wave of the same amplitude but opposite phase.

timing belt

Automotive; Auto engine

In Turkish, "triger kayışı". A timing belt is a part of an internal combustion engine that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft(s) so that the engine's valves open and close ...

lubricant

Automotive; Auto engine

A substance, such as oil or grease, used for minimizing friction, especially in an engine or component.

fuel

Automotive; Auto engine

A material that is burned to produce heat or power. NOTE: Familiar representatives of fuels include coal, gas, and oil.

turbocharger

Automotive; Auto engine

A supercharger driven by a turbine powered by the engine's exhaust gases.

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