Glossary “carbon trail” Definition:
See carbon tracks.

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.

Glossary “carbon pile” Definition:
An electrical test instrument used to provide an adjustable electrical load for testing batteries and the charging circuit.

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).

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.

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.

Glossary “carbon canister” Definition:
Canister filled with activated carbon, used to absorb and store fuel vapors that are normally discharged into the atmosphere.

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.

Glossary “carbon fiber” Definition:
A very strong, lightweight, synthetic fiber, being more often used because of its lightweight and high strength.

Glossary “carbon fouled plug” Definition:
A spark plug having a dry, fluffy black deposit, at , near, or acrossed the electrode.

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.

Glossary “carbon blaster” Definition:
Tool that uses crushed walnut shells blasted by compressed air to remove carbon deposits from intake runners and valves.