Glossary “meter (m)” Definition:
39.37 inches equal 1 meter.
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meter mode
Glossary “meter mode” Definition:
Setting an oscilloscope to display digits as with a multimeter
metering device
Glossary “metering device” Definition:
Device for metering the proper amount of refrigerant into an evaporator. The two types for automotive A/C systems are thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) and orifice tube (OT).
metallic particles
Glossary “metallic particles” Definition:
Most generally, aluminum flakes with iridescent and reflective properties used in various combinations of sizes in paint colors. When added to paint material, it is commonly called a metallic paint.
metalworking area
Glossary “metalworking area” Definition:
Area where body parts are removed, repaired and installed.
metamerism
Glossary “metamerism” Definition:
A phenomenon whereby the spectral reflectance curves in a color match under one light source but do not match under a second light source.
meter
Glossary “meter” Definition:
Any of various devices designed to measure or indicate and record or regulate.
metal deactivator
Glossary “metal deactivator” Definition:
Gasoline additive used to neutralize the effect of copper compounds found in gasoline.
metallic color
Glossary “metallic color” Definition:
Acrylic paints made by adding several sizes of metallic particles to the base acrylic ingredients: actylic resin, low opacity pirments, plasticizers. And solvent.
metallic lining
Glossary “metallic lining” Definition:
Brake friction material made from powered metal that is formed into blocks by heat and pressure.
metallic paint
Glossary “metallic paint” Definition:
Paint with large reflective pigment flakes added.
metal conditioner
Glossary “metal conditioner” Definition:
An acid-based material that is part of a metal treatment system. This material etches the metal surface to improve paint adhesion.
mesh
Glossary “mesh” Definition:
When two gears run against each other.
meshing
Glossary “meshing” Definition:
The mating, or engaging, of the teeth of two gears.
megohm
Glossary “megohm” Definition:
(M0) A million Ohms.
melt flow plastic welding
Glossary “melt flow plastic welding” Definition:
The most commonly used airless welding method. It can be utilized for both single and two sided repairs.
MEM-CAL
Glossary “MEM-CAL” Definition:
Memory Calibration Package
membrane
Glossary “membrane” Definition:
Separating layer in a fuel cell that acts as an electrolyte, as well as a barrier film separating the gases in the anode and cathode compartments of the fuel cell.
menu
Glossary “menu” Definition:
A list of choices for selecting a configuration or feature.
mega
Glossary “mega” Definition:
Prefix representing the number 1,000,000