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Automobile

Of or relating to any vehicle, usually designed to carry passengers, that operates on ordinary roads and typically has four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine.

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build quality

Automotive; Automobile

The quality of workmanship and material composition in the construction of a vehicle.

contact bounce

Automotive; Automobile

The rapid movement of the breaker arm as it opens and closes.

contact chatter

Automotive; Automobile

The rapid movement of the breaker arm as it opens and closes.

catalytic activity

Automotive; Automobile

The rate a catalytic converter purifies the exhaust system.

caustic etching

Automotive; Automobile

The removal of metal by dipping aluminum parts in caustic soda.

cluster panel

Automotive; Automobile

The reverse side of the instrument panel or dash where all the wiring or circuit board is located.

caster action

Automotive; Automobile

The self-centering action which causes a caster wheel to move into a straight-ahead position.

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