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Mining
Of or pertaining to the process or business of extracting materials, such as ore or minerals, from the earth's crust.
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accelerator pump
Automotive; Automobile
Small carburettor pump to squirt extra fuel into the mixing chamber when accelerating.
anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automotive; Automobile
ABS repeatedly releases and applies the brakes, in a fraction of a second, to prevent wheels from locking and keep the car in control.
CO2 emission
Automotive; Automobile
The amount of carbon dioxide fumes produced by a vehicle. CO2 is a pollutant.
continuously variable Transmission (CVT)
Automotive; Automobile
The transmission ratio changes progressively and not in step like a manual gearbox. This system uses a metallic V belt. Nissan uses a V roller.
