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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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Absolute Valve

Automotive; Automobile

Also referred to as pilot operated absolute valve. Used in air conditioning systems in GM and Ford cars.

Absolute zero

Automotive; Automobile

The theoretical temperature at which there is a total absence of heat, therefore no kinetic energy whatsoever. -273. 15°C.

Absorbent

Automotive; Automobile

An object or material capable of absorbing or assimilating another substance.

Absorber

Automotive; Automobile

An object which converts kinetic energy into potential energy, e.g. a spring.

Absorber Surface

Automotive; Automobile

The surface on a solar panel which absorbs solar radiation.

Absorber tower

Automotive; Automobile

A sheet metal panel which is welded to the vehicle and serves as an anchoring point for the top shock absorber mount.

Absorbing

Automotive; Automobile

The action of converting kinetic or radiation energy into potential energy.

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