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Automotive

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

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circuit breaker

Automotive; Automobile

A protective device that will make and break the flow of current when current draw becomes excessive. Unlike the fuse, it does not blow out but vibrates on and off thus giving the ...

bridge washer

Automotive; Automobile

A protective thin metal washer installed at the valve stem between the flap and rim base to prevent the tube and flap from protruding through the valve slot as a result of high ...

centrifugal pump

Automotive; Automobile

A pump which forces liquid from one location to another by the rotation of an impeller.

chargecooler

Automotive; Automobile

A radiator that cools and therefore recondenses the intake air that has been compressed and heated by the turbocharger thus allowing a greater amount of air into the engine. With ...

car radio

Automotive; Automobile

A radio receiver which is installed (usually in the dash) in a vehicle.

catalyst deterioration

Automotive; Automobile

A reduction of efficiency because of impurities or overheating.

catalyst degradation

Automotive; Automobile

A reduction of efficiency because of impurities or overheating.