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Automobile

Of or relating to any vehicle, usually designed to carry passengers, that operates on ordinary roads and typically has four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine.

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canning

Automotive; Automobile

The insertion of the catalyst element into the converter shell of a catalytic converter.

ceramic honeycomb

Automotive; Automobile

The interior of a monolithic converter which supports the catalyst.

climate change

Automotive; Automobile

The international concern that increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere are changing the climate in ways detrimental to our social and economic well-being.

connection

Automotive; Automobile

The joining of two or more parts which generally conduct electricity.

cell connector

Automotive; Automobile

The lead bar or strap connecting battery cell groups.

break time

Automotive; Automobile

The length of time the contact breaker points remain open. Opposite to dwell.

breaker cam

Automotive; Automobile

The lobed cam rotating in the ignition system which interrupts the primary circuit to induce a high tension spark for ignition.

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