Glossary “carbon trail” Definition:
See carbon tracks.
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carbonaceous deposits
Glossary “carbonaceous deposits” Definition:
Also called califlower deposits, they are thin, hard carbon deposits that result from fuel.
carbonize
Glossary “carbonize” Definition:
The formation of carbon deposits as a result of by-products of combustion in an engine.
carbonyl chlorofluoride (COC1F)
Glossary “carbonyl chlorofluoride (COC1F)” Definition:
A toxic by-product of Refrigerant-12, and other CFCs; toxic if allowed to come into contact with an open flame or headed metal.
carbon tetrachloride
Glossary “carbon tetrachloride” Definition:
CCL4 used as a cleaning solvent , a refrigerant, and as a fire suppressant, banded by title VI of the Clean Air Act of 1990.
carbon tracks
Glossary “carbon tracks” Definition:
A condition where there is a carbon build up, or track, running from one point to another, acting as an electrical circuit and thereby causing a short circuit.
carbon monoxide (CO)
Glossary “carbon monoxide (CO)” Definition:
An odorless gas composed of carbon (C) and hydrogen (H), formed by the incomplete combustion of any fuel containing carbon. This major air pollutant is potentially lethal if inhaled, even in small amounts over a short period of time.
carbon pile
Glossary “carbon pile” Definition:
An electrical test instrument used to provide an adjustable electrical load for testing batteries and the charging circuit.
carbon resistor
Glossary “carbon resistor” Definition:
A circuit component made of carbon, for opposing the flow of electrons through a circuit (may be either fixed or variable).
carbon canister
Glossary “carbon canister” Definition:
Canister filled with activated carbon, used to absorb and store fuel vapors that are normally discharged into the atmosphere.
carbon dioxide (CO2)
Glossary “carbon dioxide (CO2)” Definition:
A harmless, odorless gas composed of one atom of carbon and two atoms of oxygen; a product and indicator of complete combustion.
carbon fiber
Glossary “carbon fiber” Definition:
A very strong, lightweight, synthetic fiber, being more often used because of its lightweight and high strength.
carbon fouled plug
Glossary “carbon fouled plug” Definition:
A spark plug having a dry, fluffy black deposit, at , near, or acrossed the electrode.
carbon monoxide
Glossary “carbon monoxide” Definition:
(CO) A harmful pollutants composed of one atom of oxygen and one atom of carbon. A by-product and indicator of incomplete combustion.
CARB TLEV
Glossary “CARB TLEV” Definition:
CARB Transitional Low Emission Vehicle
CARB ULEV
Glossary “CARB ULEV” Definition:
CARB Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
CARB ZEV
Glossary “CARB ZEV” Definition:
CARB Zero Emission Vehicle
carbide
Glossary “carbide” Definition:
1). Compound of solid elements, usually metal, with carbon. 2). A mixture of very hard metals, such as tungsten carbide, used in cutting tools.
carbolic acid
Glossary “carbolic acid” Definition:
A very toxic acid used in cold-dip tanks.
carbon
Glossary “carbon” Definition:
1). A natural element. 2). A by-product of combustion. 3). Any form of graphite or undefined carbon.