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Automotive
Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.
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bumper bracket
Automotive; Automobile
A device to which the bumper is attached to the frame, body, or chassis.
compressor cut-off switch
Automotive; Automobile
A device used by some manufacturers to prevent compressor operation. Such as the wide open throttle (WOT) cut-off switch, low pressure switch, and high pressure switch.
bypass air solenoid (BPA)
Automotive; Automobile
A device used to control the idle speed on some fuel-injected vehicles.
constant voltage regulator (CVR)
Automotive; Automobile
A device used to maintain a constant voltage level in a circuit, despite fluctuations in system voltage. CVRs are wired into some gauge circuits so voltage fluctuations won't ...
chain stopper
Automotive; Automobile
A device used to secure the chain cable when riding at anchor, thereby relieving the strain on the windlass.
computer
Automotive; Automobile
A device which calculates information and sends the results to a specific destination. In automobiles, computers are used to regulate fuel flow, control the air conditioner, ...
centrifugal governor
Automotive; Automobile
A device which controls the speed by using centrifugal force. As the speed of a shaft increases, weights are moved outward. When the weights reach a predetermined place, the shaft ...
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