Glossary “GN” Definition:
Green
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GND
Glossary “GND” Definition:
Ground
GMAPPA
Glossary “GMAPPA” Definition:
Governor Manifold Absolute Pressure Per Altitude
GMAW
Glossary “GMAW” Definition:
Gas Metal Arc Welding.
glow plug
Glossary “glow plug” Definition:
An electrical plug used to preheat the combustion chamber to aid in starting a cold diesel engine.
Glyptal
Glossary “Glyptal” Definition:
Specific brand of Class F insulating enamel.
GM
Glossary “GM” Definition:
General Motors, or General Mistake, or Grossly Misconceived
GMAC
Glossary “GMAC” Definition:
Gas Metal Arc Cutting, or General Motors Acceptance Corporation
glove compartment
Glossary “glove compartment” Definition:
Term used for glove box.
global warming
Glossary “global warming” Definition:
The gradual warming of the earth’s atmosphere due to the greenhouse effect.
gloss
Glossary “gloss” Definition:
An appearance characteristic that gives the perception of the brightness and luster of a smooth, polished surface.
glove box
Glossary “glove box” Definition:
Small enclosed storage area in the front passenger compartment of a vehicle.
glitch
Glossary “glitch” Definition:
An intermittent, high-speed error in a circuit
glass beadier
Glossary “glass beadier” Definition:
Apparatus for using air-propelled glass beads to clean parts.
glass wrapped
Glossary “glass wrapped” Definition:
Term used to refer to a vehicle with a fiberglass body.
glaze
Glossary “glaze” Definition:
A smooth, glossy surface.
glazed
Glossary “glazed” Definition:
Polished by heat and friction to a hard, smooth, shiny surface, unlike the original surface finish.
glazing putty
Glossary “glazing putty” Definition:
Material made for filling small holes or sanding scratches.
girdle
Glossary “girdle” Definition:
A heavy-duty, main bearing support for a racing engine.
gladhand
Glossary “gladhand” Definition:
Connectors between tractor and trailer air lines.