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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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ABS relay valve

Automotive; Automobile

A valve which controls and modifies the air pressure in the anti-lock breaking system (ABS).

Abutting edge

Automotive; Automobile

The point of contact between two gears' opposing teeth.

ABV

Automotive; Automobile

Air bypass valve. Provides an alternative route for bringing in cold air into the internal combustion engine, to avoid overheating.

AC Ace

Automotive; Automobile

A vehicle brand belonging to the AC Cars Group, mainly known for the 1954-61 period.

AC Aceca

Automotive; Automobile

A car series produced by the AC Cars Group.

ACAP

Automotive; Automobile

Associação do comércio automovóvel de Portugal

AC balancer

Automotive; Automobile

Used in multiple-wire systems to equalise the voltages between wires, using transformers.

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