Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
cylinder — [1] The round chamber or hole in the cylinder block that houses the pistons and where combustion takes place. Also called bore or barrel. [2] Any tube like device. [3] A device which converts fluid power into linear mechanical force and motion.… … Dictionary of automotive terms
sequence — The order in which events take place. See cylinder sequence engine sequence test welding sequence … Dictionary of automotive terms
Algorithmically random sequence — Intuitively, an algorithmically random sequence (or random sequence) is an infinite sequence of binary digits that appears random to any algorithm. The definition applies equally well to sequences on any finite set of characters. Random sequences … Wikipedia
Mapping cylinder — In mathematics, specifically algebraic topology, the mapping cylinder of a function f between topological spaces X and Y is the quotient where the union is disjoint, and ∼ is the equivalence relation That is, the mapping cylinder Mf … Wikipedia
firing order — The sequence or order in which cylinders must be fired: 1, 5, 3, 6, 2, 4, etc. It differs from the cylinder sequence which starts with cylinder number one and goes to the last cylinder: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 … Dictionary of automotive terms
Vacuum cleaner — Cylinder vacuum cleaner for home use. French train vacuum cleaner … Wikipedia
mathematics — /math euh mat iks/, n. 1. (used with a sing. v.) the systematic treatment of magnitude, relationships between figures and forms, and relations between quantities expressed symbolically. 2. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) mathematical procedures,… … Universalium
gasoline engine — Most widely used form of internal combustion engine, found in most automobiles and many other vehicles. Gasoline engines vary significantly in size, weight per unit of power generated, and arrangement of components. The principal type is the… … Universalium
textile — /teks tuyl, til/, n. 1. any cloth or goods produced by weaving, knitting, or felting. 2. a material, as a fiber or yarn, used in or suitable for weaving: Glass can be used as a textile. adj. 3. woven or capable of being woven: textile fabrics. 4 … Universalium
Colt 1851 Navy Revolver — Colt Navy Revolver Colt 1851 Navy Type Single Action Revolver Place of origin … Wikipedia
