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Alexander Charles

Alexander Cesar Jacques Charles (1746 - 1823 ) A French Scientist after which is named Charles's Law which made the connection that a rise in temperature will caus an expanction in the volume of a gas.

Algorithm

[1] A formula or set of steps for solving a particular problem. [2] A systematic sequence of defined processes and operations required to ensure the solution of a problem

Aliasing

Aliasing occurs when a digital oscilloscope does not take enough samples on a particular signal. After the scope reconstructs and displays the waveform you can be fooled by the inaccurate display or it's frequency.

Align Bore

A stationary or portable boring machine used to correct an engine's out-of-round and/or warped main bearing housings.

Align Hone

A stationary machine operation that corrects an engine's out-of round and/or warped main bearing housings using a special honing mandrel.

Align Ream

A machine or hand process to enlarge the inside diameter of bushings to the proper size.

Alignment

The act of lining up or the state of being in a true line.

Alignment Gap

The distance between two adjacent auto-body panels.

Alignment Pin

A pin or pins used to align one part with another, such as the pins used to align a cylinder head on an engine block.

Alignment Rack

A drive-on device used for front end or four wheel alignment.

Alignment Stud

A stud or studs used to align one part with another, such as the studs used to align a cylinder head on an engine block.

Alkali

A chemical "base" (the opposite of an acid) Certain types of alkalis (especialy potassium hydroxide) have been used as fuel cell electrolytes.

Alkaline Fuel Cell (afc)

A type of Hydrogen/Oxygen fuel cell in which the electrolyte is concentrated potassium hydroxide (KOH) and hydroxide ions (HO-) are transported from the cathode to the anode.

Alky

A performance term used for alcohol, usually methanol, used as a fuel for racing car engines.

Alkyd

A coating based on a polyester binder. The polyester binders are chemical combinations of molecules that contain more than one acid or alcohol group. Alkyds are widely used in water-based house paints and automotive primers.

All-season Tire

Tires with special tread designed to improve traction on snow or ice (generally provides 37% higher average snow traction compared with non-all-season tires), while providing acceptable noise levels on smooth road surfaces.

All-terrain Cycle

A small, three-wheeled, off-road vehicle by Honda.

All-terrain Vehicle

A small, lightweight, four-wheeled vehicle with high flotation tires designed primarily for off-highway use.

All-wheel Drive (awd)

A vehicle drivetrain with a center differential having all four wheels under power at all times.

Alliance Of American Insurers (aai)

An association of insurance companies that write auto, liability, property, and worker's compensation coverage insurance.