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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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Back flushing
Automotive; Automobile
Cleaning the radiator and other cooling components by forcing water under pressure in the reverse direction to normal flow.
Back glare
Automotive; Automobile
Poor visibility caused when fog reflects the headlight beams back at the driver.
Balancer shaft
Automotive; Automobile
Additional shaft with eccentric masses to oppose out-of-balance forces created by reciprocating motion.
Balancing
Automotive; Automobile
Process of ensuring that the forces and moments of a rotating mechanical component (or combination of parts) are in a state of equilibrium.
Ball joint suspension
Automotive; Automobile
Independent front suspension in which the wheel axle is attached to the upper and lower control arms via ball joints.
Back pressure
Automotive; Automobile
Increased pressure in the exhaust system that hampers the free flow of the exhaust gases.
Backbone chassis
Automotive; Automobile
Frame incorporating a tubular or box section running down the car's center, with outriggers to carry the suspension and other components.
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