Glossary “CBD” Definition:
Closed Bowl Distributor
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CBE
Glossary “CBE” Definition:
Acronym for Cab Behind Engine.
CBT
Glossary “CBT” Definition:
Acronym for Computer Based Training; an educational tool in which the student learns by successfully completing special training programs on a computer.
CB
Glossary “CB” Definition:
Circuit Breaker, or Choke Break, or Citizens Band
CBC
Glossary “CBC” Definition:
Converter Brake Clutch
caustic
Glossary “caustic” Definition:
1). A salt-based chemical for cleaning engine parts. 2). A cleaner that may be used for most metals, except aluminum.
CAV
Glossary “CAV” Definition:
Coasting Air Valve
cavitation
Glossary “cavitation” Definition:
The presence of air in a liquid during pumping, which can inhibit the flow of the liquid and may cause the erosion of material.
cause
Glossary “cause” Definition:
Anything producing a result or effect.
catalytic converter
Glossary “catalytic converter” Definition:
Automotive exhaust-system component, made of stainless steel, containing a catalyst to reduces(NOx), and/or (HC), (CO), in tailpipe emissions.
catenary effect
Glossary “catenary effect” Definition:
The curve that a length of chain assumes between its suspension points.
cathode
Glossary “cathode” Definition:
1). The negatively charged cell from which current flows in an electrolytic cell. 2). The negative electrode of a semiconductor diode. 3). The portion of a fuel cell where oxygen “reduction” occurs.
cathode ray tube (CRT)
Glossary “cathode ray tube (CRT)” Definition:
A vacuum tube used in electronic equipment and some electronic readouts to display information.
caulking compound
Glossary “caulking compound” Definition:
A thick, viscous material used as a sealer at joints, such as around the windshield and in areas were body panels are joined.
catalyst
Glossary “catalyst” Definition:
A lead-sensitive substance, such as platinum, palladium, or rhodium, that accelerates or enhances a chemical reaction without being changed itself. When used in a catalytic converter, it can reduce the level of harmful pollutants in the exhaust.
catalyst efficiency monitor
Glossary “catalyst efficiency monitor” Definition:
Part of OBD II and a PCM strategy to determine efficiency of the catalyst conversion of the exhaust gases.
catalyst poisoning
Glossary “catalyst poisoning” Definition:
Process of specific impurities binding to a catalyst.
catalytic
Glossary “catalytic” Definition:
An action involving a catalyst
CATEMP 11
Glossary “CATEMP 11” Definition:
Catalyst Temperature Bank 1, Sensor 1. Displayed in degrees.
CATEMP 12
Glossary “CATEMP 12” Definition:
Catalyst Temperature Bank 1, Sensor 2. Displayed in degrees.