Automotive

Automotive

Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.

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brake light

Automotive; Automobile

A red light at the rear of the vehicle which is activated when the brakes are applied. Also called "stop light."

ballast resistor (BAL RES)

Automotive; Automobile

A resistor constructed of a special type wire, the properties of which tend to increase or decrease the voltage in direct proportion to the heat of the wire.

ballast

Automotive; Automobile

Any liquid or solid weight placed in a ship to change the trim, increase the draft, or to regulate the stability.

base material

Automotive; Automobile

Any material (metal or plastic) which needs to be coated.

absorber

Automotive; Automobile

Any material which converts energy of radiation or particles into another form, generally heat. Energy transmitted is not absorbed. Scattered energy is often classed with absorbed ...