Glossary “chip resistance” Definition:
The ability to withstand chipping when exposed to normal stone and sand abrasion, and to withstand normal contact with a neighboring car when opening the door in a parking lot.
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chisel
Glossary “chisel” Definition:
Tool used for some cutting operationssuch as shearing off rivet heads or separating sheet metal parts.
chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents
Glossary “chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents” Definition:
Class of chemical compounds that contain various combinations of hydrogen, carbon, and chlorine atoms; best known as a class of cleaning solvents.
chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)
Glossary “chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)” Definition:
A family of chemicals that includes the automotive air-conditioning refrigerant, R-12. Designated CFC, they have been blamed for a deterioration of the Earth’s protective ozone layer and have been phrased out of production by international agreement.
chnl
Glossary “chnl” Definition:
Acronym form of Channel
CHM
Glossary “CHM” Definition:
Cabin Heater Module (Chrysler)
cherry picker
Glossary “cherry picker” Definition:
A portable engine hoist.
Chevrolet
Glossary “Chevrolet” Definition:
Can Hear Every Valve Rattle On Long Extended Trip, or Constantly Having Every Vehicle Recalled Over Lousy Engineering Techniques.
child-safety latch
Glossary “child-safety latch” Definition:
Door lock system that prevents the door(s) from being opened from the inside, regardless of the position of the door-lock knob.
chilled cast iron
Glossary “chilled cast iron” Definition:
Cast iron that has been hardened using dry ice.
chimney effect
Glossary “chimney effect” Definition:
The tendency of air or gas to rise when heated.
chip
Glossary “chip” Definition:
1). A nick in the paint. 2). A micro-processor component. 3). Metal removed during a milling or machining process.
CHEMTREC
Glossary “CHEMTREC” Definition:
Chemical Transporation Emergency Center. A public service created by the chemical Manufacures Association to provide 24 hour information to persons responding to emergencies involving chemicals.
chemical reaction
Glossary “chemical reaction” Definition:
Formation of a new substance when two or more substances are brought together.
Chemical Reference Center
Glossary “Chemical Reference Center” Definition:
A part of the Chemical Manufacturers Association which provides general, non-emergency information about chemicals through an 800 toll-free phone number.
chemiluminescence
Glossary “chemiluminescence” Definition:
The emission of light energy, other than by burning, during a chemical reaction.
cheek
Glossary “cheek” Definition:
The plate-like part of a crankshaft that connects the journals, often serving as a counterweight.
chemical energy
Glossary “chemical energy” Definition:
Form of potential energy released or stored during chemical reactions.
chemical fire extinguisher
Glossary “chemical fire extinguisher” Definition:
Type of fire extinguisher that used dry chemicals to extinguish a fire.
chemical gasket
Glossary “chemical gasket” Definition:
A liquid or putty-like substance, similar to RTV, used as a substitute for a solid gasket.