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Automotive
Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.
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chromium plating
Automotive; Automobile
The process of coating metal with a layer of chromium to prevent rust.
carburization
Automotive; Automobile
The process of creating carbon steel by increasing the carbon content of steel to reach the desired degree of hardness.
checkup
Automotive; Automobile
The process of discovering the reliability of a vehicle or its components. "Give my engine a checkup." Sometimes it means "tune-up."
center of pressure
Automotive; Automobile
An aerodynamically determined point at which wind force on the side of a vehicle is assumed to be concentrated for analytical purposes. It is a function of the shape and ...
constantan
Automotive; Automobile
An alloy made of nickel and copper which is used in resistance wire and in thermocouplers.
cast iron
Automotive; Automobile
An alloy of iron and more than 2% carbon. It is used for engine blocks and transmission and differential cases because it is relatively cheap and easy to mold into complex shapes.
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- Automotive paint (2513)
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- Braking systems (443)
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- Electric vehicle (25)
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- Trucks (477)
- Vehicle equipment (4773)