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CD-ROM

An acronym for Compact Disc Read Only Memory; A type of optical disk capable of storing large amounts of data up to about 1 GB.

CD-RW

Abbreviation for CD-Rewritable. A compact disc that can be recorded and erased multiple times. Not all CD changers and head units with built-in CD players can read CD-RW discs. See also CD-R.

CD/DJ

1. Acronym for Compact Disc Disc Jockey (Ford)

CDDJ

See CD/DJ

CDI

Capacitor discharge ignition

CDI-I

Capacitor discharge ignition-induction

CDI-k

Capacitor discharge ignition-contact

CDR

Crankcase depression regulator

CDRV

Crankcase depression relief valve

CDS

Coolant dual switch

CDV

Choke delay valve

CE

[1] Check engine [2]Ce, Cerium An element with the atomic number of 58

CEAB

Cold engine air bleed

CEAB-TVS

Cold engine air bleed-thermal vacuum switch

CEAB-TVV

Cold engine air bleed-thermal vacuum valve

CEC

[1] Computerized emission control [2] An acronym for combustion emission control

CEL

Check engine light

Cell

1. A group of negative and positive plates to form a cell capable of storing or producing 2.1 V. in a lead acid battery. 2. A flashlight "battery", a dry cell; in a storage battery, one of the sets of positive and negative plates that, with electrolyte, generate a potential electrical difference.

Cellular Core

A type of radiator core.

Cellulose Fiber

Transparent material made of camphor and guncotton, formed into thread-like filaments.