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

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battery ignition

Automotive; Automobile

Any system where the battery supplies the initial voltage to power the starter motor and fire the spark plugs.

adapter

Automotive; Automobile

Also spelled "adaptor" A connector which links two items usually of dissimilar structure or size.

aftermarket rustproofing

Automotive; Automobile

Although most vehicles come from the manufacturer with some rustproofing, there is no guarantee that every part of the exposed chassis and frame will be protected from the ...

agent fee

Automotive; Automobile

Although you can register your vehicle and obtain your licence from a government office, some states and provinces permit an agent to perform that same service and allow the agent ...

age-hardening

Automotive; Automobile

Aluminum and some metal alloys will become hard and even brittle with age which is an unwanted characteristic. On the other hand when paint or cement harden over time, this ...

BA

Automotive; Automobile

An abbreviation for "British Association" which is a term used to describe a series of fine, small diameter threads for electrical and precision equipment.

AIR

Automotive; Automobile

An acronym for "Air Injection Reactor" system of reducing objectionable exhaust emissions.