Glossary “atomization” Definition:
The breaking down of a liquid into small particles, like a mist, by the use of pressure or velocity.
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atomize
Glossary “atomize” Definition:
To reduce or separate into fine or minute particles.
atomized
Glossary “atomized” Definition:
A liquid is atomized when it is broken into tiny droplets of the liquid, much like a mist or spray form.
ATRA
Glossary “ATRA” Definition:
Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association.
ATS
Glossary “ATS” Definition:
Air Temperature Sensor, or Altitude Trim Solenoid
ATS-AS
Glossary “ATS-AS” Definition:
Altitude Trim Solenoid – Air Sensor
attainment area
Glossary “attainment area” Definition:
Geographic area which meets EPA’s air quality standards.
atom
Glossary “atom” Definition:
1). Basic unit of matter consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons arranged in such a way that retains its separate unique characteristics. 2). Smallest division of an element still retaining all of the original properties of the element.
atmospheric pressure sensor
Glossary “atmospheric pressure sensor” Definition:
Device designed to send an electrical signal to the PCM relative to the atmospheric pressure at any given time.
atmospheric suspended
Glossary “atmospheric suspended” Definition:
Term that describes a power brake vacuum booster in which atmospheric pressure is present on both sides of the diaphragm when the brakes are released. A obsolete type of vacuum booster.
ATDC
Glossary “ATDC” Definition:
After Top Dead Center.
ATF
Glossary “ATF” Definition:
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
ATM
Glossary “ATM” Definition:
Actuator Test Mode
atmosphere
Glossary “atmosphere” Definition:
The mass of air that surrounds Earth.
atmospheric ozone
Glossary “atmospheric ozone” Definition:
As (UV) rays from the sun reach Earth, they are combined with smog and other pollutants to produce atmospheric ozone. Unlike stratospheric ozone, it is considered harmful and should be avoided.
atmospheric pollution
Glossary “atmospheric pollution” Definition:
Impurities and contaminants in the atmospheric environment.
atmospheric pressure
Glossary “atmospheric pressure” Definition:
The pressure of the atmosphere at any given location. At sea level, it is 14.696 psia (101.33 kPa absolute) and a barometric pressure of 29.92 mb.
ATA
Glossary “ATA” Definition:
American Trucking Association.
ATC
Glossary “ATC” Definition:
Automatic Temperature Control, or Automatic Transfer Case
ATC servo programmer
Glossary “ATC servo programmer” Definition:
Mechanically operated switch to control blower speed whenever the blower switch is in the AUTO position on some car lines.