Glossary “cone concept” Definition:
As the force of impact penetrates the unibody vehicle, it folds and collapses, and the impact is absorbed by an even increasing area of the unibody. Visualize the point of impact as a cone.
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condition
Glossary “condition” Definition:
A state of being.
conditioned air
Glossary “conditioned air” Definition:
Air that is cool, dry, and clean.
conductance
Glossary “conductance” Definition:
Ability of a material to transmit an electrical charge. In DC circuits, it is the reciprocal of the resistance.
conduction
Glossary “conduction” Definition:
Transmission of heat, vibration or electricity thought, or by means of, a conductor.
condensing pressure
Glossary “condensing pressure” Definition:
1). High side or head pressure, as read from the gauge at the high-side service valve or port. 2). Pressure present from the discharge side of the compressor to the metering device inlet.
condenser
Glossary “condenser” Definition:
1). A device made up of two metallic plates separated by a dielectric insulating material. Used to store electrical energy in the plates. 2). A liquefier; the component of a refrigeration system in which refrigerant vapor is changed to a liquid by the removal of heat.
condenser comb
Glossary “condenser comb” Definition:
Comb-like device used to straighten the cooling fins of the evaporator or condenser.
condenser temperature
Glossary “condenser temperature” Definition:
Temperature at which compressed gas in the condenser changes to a liquid.
concentricity
Glossary “concentricity” Definition:
Condition in which two or more features, in any combination have a common axis.
cond
Glossary “cond” Definition:
Acronym form of Conditioner, or Conditioning
condensate
Glossary “condensate” Definition:
Moisture that is removed from air, when warm moist air comes in contact with a cooler surfave, such as that collected on the surface of an A/C evaporator.
condensation
Glossary “condensation” Definition:
1). Moisture removed from ambient air. 2). The process of a substance changing state from a vapor (gas) to a liquid by giving up some of its heat.
condense
Glossary “condense” Definition:
To form a liquid from a vapor.
concentric
Glossary “concentric” Definition:
Perfectly round, relationship of two round parts on the same center.
concentric clutch
Glossary “concentric clutch” Definition:
Combination of a slave cylinder and release bearing that is mounted in the transmission’s housing.
con rod
Glossary “con rod” Definition:
Term for connecting rod.
concave fillet weld
Glossary “concave fillet weld” Definition:
Fillet weld having a concave face.
concave side
Glossary “concave side” Definition:
An inward-curved or depression.
concealed headlight
Glossary “concealed headlight” Definition:
Headlight system that enhances a vehicle’s aerodynamics by hiding the lamps behind electrically-or vacuum-controlled doors when not in use.