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Automotive

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

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absolute zero

Automotive; Automobile

The point at which there is a total absence of heat, minus 459.67°F (-273.15°C)

belt anchor

Automotive; Automobile

The point where the end of the seat belt is attached.

belt anchorage

Automotive; Automobile

The point where the end of the seat belt is attached. See seat belt anchorage.

bowl vent port (BVP)

Automotive; Automobile

The port in the carburetor which vents fumes and excess pressure from the float bowl to maintain atmospheric pressure.

bead heel

Automotive; Automobile

The portion of the tire bead in contact with the rim flange.

bead seat

Automotive; Automobile

The portion of the wheel rim below the rim flange providing radial support to the bead of the tire.

after bottom dead center (ABDC)

Automotive; Automobile

The position of the piston as it starts its way up.