Glossary “active gas” Definition:
Type of shielding gas that combines with the weld to contribute to weld quality.
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active plate material
Glossary “active plate material” Definition:
The sponge lead in an automotive battery that is spread over the negative-plate grid or the lead peroxide that is spread over the positive-plate grid.
active restraint
Glossary “active restraint” Definition:
Vehicle occupant restraint, such as a lap belt and/or shoulder harness, that must be attached or connected by the person using it.
ACSE
Glossary “ACSE” Definition:
Acronym for the Automotive Cooling System Institute.
ACT
Glossary “ACT” Definition:
Acronym for Air Charge Temperature, or Alternative Control Technique
activate
Glossary “activate” Definition:
Steps necessary to turn a feature or function on.
acrylic resin adhesive
Glossary “acrylic resin adhesive” Definition:
Two part somewhat flexible adhesive (liquid and power) used on small surface areas. It is waterproof and not affected by gasoline.
ACS
Glossary “ACS” Definition:
Air Control Solenoid, or Active Comfort Seats, or Air Conditioning System, or Alcohol Concentration Sensor
ACP V
Glossary “ACP V” Definition:
Air Conditioning Pressure Voltage Displayed in Volts.
ACR3
Glossary “ACR3” Definition:
Acronym for an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Refrigerant Recovery, Reclaim, and Recycle system.
acronym
Glossary “acronym” Definition:
Formed by combining some parts (usually the first letter) of a description or title.
ACRS
Glossary “ACRS” Definition:
Acronym for Air-Cushion Restraint System.
ACRV
Glossary “ACRV” Definition:
Air Control and Reed Valve
acrylic
Glossary “acrylic” Definition:
A polymer-based coating acrylic widely used for automotive topcoats.
acrylic enamel
Glossary “acrylic enamel” Definition:
Enamel coating derived from an acrylic polymer containing hydroxyl functionality.
ACP
Glossary “ACP” Definition:
Air Conditioning Head Pressure Displayed in Open/Closed.
ACPSW
Glossary “ACPSW” Definition:
Air Conditioning Pressure Switch
ACPT
Glossary “ACPT” Definition:
Air Conditioning Pressure Transducer Displayed in kPa/psi.
ACOV
Glossary “ACOV” Definition:
Air Cut Off Valve
Ackerman principle
Glossary “Ackerman principle” Definition:
The geometric principle used to provide toe-out on turns. The ends of the steering arms are angled so that the inside wheel turns more than the outside wheel when a vehicle is making a turn, without scrubbing the tire treads on the road surface.