Glossary “nitromethane” Definition:
Highly combustible liquid that is the main ingredient in drag racing fuels.
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nitrous oxide
Glossary “nitrous oxide” Definition:
A non-flammable, non-explosive gas (N2O) used as an oxidizing agent with gasoline or methanol to increase the rate and efficiency of combustion thereby increasing the horsepower.
nitrile rubber
Glossary “nitrile rubber” Definition:
Type of uel-resistant rubber used for the manufacture of protective gloves.
nitrile seal
Glossary “nitrile seal” Definition:
Seal made by mixing butadiene and acrylonitrile.
nitride
Glossary “nitride” Definition:
Compound containing electronegative nitrogen and an elecropositive element or metal.
nitriding
Glossary “nitriding” Definition:
Form of case hardening where nitrogen is introduced into the surface of the metal.
nitrile
Glossary “nitrile” Definition:
Type of rubber like material that is designed for use with petroleum products.
Nichrome
Glossary “Nichrome” Definition:
Metallic compound containing nickel and chromium, used in making high resistance filaments
nickel
Glossary “nickel” Definition:
An element, Ni, used in alloys and electroplating.
Nikasil
Glossary “Nikasil” Definition:
Trade name of a popular coating applied to the walls of cylinder sleeves to reduce friction and promote sealing at high temperatures.
NIOSH
Glossary “NIOSH” Definition:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. A US research group that develops methods for controlling worker exposure to chemical and physical hazards.
Nissan
Glossary “Nissan” Definition:
Now In Some Shotty Automotive Nightmare
NIASE
Glossary “NIASE” Definition:
National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence
nibbs
Glossary “nibbs” Definition:
Evenly spaced, small rubber like fingers extending from the bottom of the fuel pick-up tube on diesel powered vehicles. They set against the bottom of the fuel tank, causing a low pressure area at the fuel pick-up. This allows water to be drawn in and delivered to the water seperator, where it can be removed from the diesel fuel supply.
NH3
Glossary “NH3” Definition:
Ammonia
NHRA
Glossary “NHRA” Definition:
National Hot Rod Association.
NHTSA
Glossary “NHTSA” Definition:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Ni
Glossary “Ni” Definition:
Nickel
NGC
Glossary “NGC” Definition:
Next Generation Controller (PCM)
NGL
Glossary “NGL” Definition:
Natural Gas Liquids