Glossary “milli” Definition:
Prefix representing the number 0.001
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milliampere (ma)
Glossary “milliampere (ma)” Definition:
Unit of electrical measure.
milligram
Glossary “milligram” Definition:
One one-thousandth of a gram. 0.001 of a gram.
millimeter (mm)
Glossary “millimeter (mm)” Definition:
Metric unit of linear measure.
miles per hour (mph)
Glossary “miles per hour (mph)” Definition:
An indication of distance/time traveled.
military standard (MS)
Glossary “military standard (MS)” Definition:
System of grading the quality of fasteners and other items.
mild steel (MS)
Glossary “mild steel (MS)” Definition:
A steel alloy with a low carbon content which can withstand stress up to 30,000 psi. A sheet metal that has a low level of carbon and is relatively soft and easy to work.
miles per gallon (mpg)
Glossary “miles per gallon (mpg)” Definition:
The distance, in miles, a vehicle with travel per gallon of fuel.
MIL
Glossary “MIL” Definition:
1). Acronym for mili, 1/1000. 2) Acronym for Malfunction Indicator Lamp, an amber dash board warning light that may be labled “check engine” or “service engine soon” indicating that the on board diagnostic system has determined that a problem exists. 3). A short term for an engine.
MIL_DIST
Glossary “MIL_DIST” Definition:
Distance traveled with MIL ON. Displayed in Km.
mil gauge
Glossary “mil gauge” Definition:
Used to measure the thickness of the paint on the vehicle.
MIG nozzle
Glossary “MIG nozzle” Definition:
It protects the contact tip and directs the shielding gas flow.
MIG welding
Glossary “MIG welding” Definition:
Metal Inert Gas welding.
MIG welding gun
Glossary “MIG welding gun” Definition:
Also called a torch, it delivers wire, current, and shielding gas to the weld site.
MIG contact tip
Glossary “MIG contact tip” Definition:
Also called tube, it transfers current to the welding wire as the wire travels through.
MIG-MAG
Glossary “MIG-MAG” Definition:
Welding process, when nearly equal active and inert combinations of shielding gases are used.
mid-car shake
Glossary “mid-car shake” Definition:
Low-frequency vibration (5 to 20 Hz) that causes vehicle interior elements (seat, steering column, dash, and so on) to shake. Usually most noticeable in an overdrive gear under light acceleration.
midcoat
Glossary “midcoat” Definition:
A semitransparent topcoat that is the middle topcoat applied as part of a three-stage topcoat system.
midpositioned
Glossary “midpositioned” Definition:
Position of a stem-type service valve where all fluid passages are interconnected.
midseated
Glossary “midseated” Definition:
An incorrect term used for midpositioned.