Glossary “mega” Definition:
Prefix representing the number 1,000,000
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mega samples per second
Glossary “mega samples per second” Definition:
Sample rate unit, equal to one million samples per second.
megabyte
Glossary “megabyte” Definition:
About one million bytes of information.
mechanical linkage
Glossary “mechanical linkage” Definition:
Any linkage that works with rods, clevices, joints, etc., without the use the use of hydraulic or electrical assists.
MECS
Glossary “MECS” Definition:
Mazda Equipped Control System, or Mazda Engine Control System
media
Glossary “media” Definition:
The material that is used, under air pressure, to remove paint from a surface in a process called media blasting. Types of media are ground-up plastic, sand, or other material.
mechanic
Glossary “mechanic” Definition:
Worker who repairs machines
mechanic's wire
Glossary “mechanic’s wire” Definition:
Bendable steel wire used to attach or fasten parts or other objects together.
mechanical
Glossary “mechanical” Definition:
Of or pertaining to machines or tools.
mechanical efficiency
Glossary “mechanical efficiency” Definition:
Describes all of the way friction is lost in an engine. (Bhp) divided by indicated hp, results as mechanical efficiency.
mechanical fade
Glossary “mechanical fade” Definition:
Brake fade due to heat expansion of a brake drum away from the shoes and linings. Mechanical fade does not occur with disc brakes.
measuring system
Glossary “measuring system” Definition:
Special machine used to gauage and check the amount of frame and body damage. It compares known good measurements with those on the vehicle being repaired.
MECA
Glossary “MECA” Definition:
Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association
measurement gauges
Glossary “measurement gauges” Definition:
Special tools used to check specific frame and body points. They allow you to quickly measure the direction and extent of vehicle damage.
measurements
Glossary “measurements” Definition:
Number values that help control processes in collision repair.
measuring
Glossary “measuring” Definition:
The act of determining the size, capacity, or quantity of an object.
mean rating
Glossary “mean rating” Definition:
A more accurate rating than absolute rating or nominal rating.
MDPS
Glossary “MDPS” Definition:
Manifold Differential Pressure Sensor
MDS1
Glossary “MDS1” Definition:
Mopar Diagnostic System 1st Generation
MDS2
Glossary “MDS2” Definition:
Mopar Diagnostic System 2nd Generation