Glossary “binary information” Definition:
Transistor are electronic switches that are either on or off (ones and zeros). Computer interprets combinations of ones and zeros to form numbers or words, processing the information to determine the meaning of the signals.
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binary numeral
Glossary “binary numeral” Definition:
The binary representation of a number.
bimetallic drum
Glossary “bimetallic drum” Definition:
A composite brake drum made of cast iron and aluminum.
bimetallic sensing element
Glossary “bimetallic sensing element” Definition:
Another term used for bimetallic sensor.
bimetallic sensor
Glossary “bimetallic sensor” Definition:
A sensing element having a bimetallic strip or coil.
bimetallic temperature sensor
Glossary “bimetallic temperature sensor” Definition:
A bimetallic thermostat.
bimetallic thermostat
Glossary “bimetallic thermostat” Definition:
A thermostat that used a bimetallic strip instead of a bellows or diaphragm for making or breaking electrical contact points.
bimetal coil spring
Glossary “bimetal coil spring” Definition:
Thermostatic coil consisting of two types of metal wound together. When heated it expands, and when cooled it contracts.
bimetal engine
Glossary “bimetal engine” Definition:
A powerplant with block and head made of different metals, such as a cast iron block and an aluminum head.
bimetal spring
Glossary “bimetal spring” Definition:
A spring made of bimetal, such as a choke spring.
bimetal strip
Glossary “bimetal strip” Definition:
A temperature regulating or indicating device that works on the principle that two dissimilar metals with unequal expansion rates, welded together, will bend as temperature changes.
bimetallic
Glossary “bimetallic” Definition:
Two dissimilar metals fused together; these metals expand and contract at different temperatures to cause a bending effect.
billet crankshaft
Glossary “billet crankshaft” Definition:
A crankshaft machined from a billet of steel, usually used for racing applications.
bimetal
Glossary “bimetal” Definition:
A temperature-sensitive strip made up of two metals having different heat expansion rates.
big three
Glossary “big three” Definition:
The three major United States automobile manufacturers, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors.
bigfoot lifter
Glossary “bigfoot lifter” Definition:
Term used for mushroom lifters.
bilevel
Glossary “bilevel” Definition:
A collection whereby air is delivered at two levels in the vehicle, generally to the floor and dash outlets at the same time.
billet
Glossary “billet” Definition:
A solid bar of metal. An unfinished block or bar of metal that is ready for machining.
billet camshaft
Glossary “billet camshaft” Definition:
A crankshaft machined from a billet of steel.
bifurcated
Glossary “bifurcated” Definition:
Separated into two parts. A bifurcated exhaust manifold has four primary runners that converge into two secondary runners, and these converge into a single outlet in the exhaust system.