Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
adhesion — [1] The force which causes two surfaces to adhere, the sticking together of surfaces in contact with each other [2] The ability of paint, primer, or glue to stick to the surface to which it is applied. [3] The ability of a tire to grip the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Rail adhesion — Driving wheel of steam locomotive The term adhesion railway or adhesion traction describes the most common type of railway, where power is applied by driving some or all of the wheels of the locomotive. Thus, it relies on the friction between a… … Wikipedia
Electronic stability control — (ESC) is a computerized technology [1][2] that may potentially improve the safety of a vehicle s stability by detecting and minimizing skids.[3] When ESC detects loss of steering control, it automatically applies the brakes to help steer the… … Wikipedia
Porsche 944 — Infobox Automobile name=Porsche 944 manufacturer=Porsche designer=Porsche class=Sports car production=1982 ndash;1991 layout=FR layout assembly=Stuttgart, Germany predecessor=Porsche 924 successor=Porsche 968 body style=2 door coupe 2 door… … Wikipedia
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locomotive — locomotively, adv. locomotiveness, locomotivity, n. /loh keuh moh tiv/, n. 1. a self propelled, vehicular engine, powered by steam, a diesel, or electricity, for pulling or, sometimes, pushing a train or individual railroad cars. 2. an organized… … Universalium
bond — 1 n 1 a: a usu. formal written agreement by which a person undertakes to perform a certain act (as appear in court or fulfill the obligations of a contract) or abstain from performing an act (as committing a crime) with the condition that failure … Law dictionary
France — • Geography, statistics, and history Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. France France † … Catholic encyclopedia
Contact mechanics — Continuum mechanics … Wikipedia
Protein domain — Pyruvate kinase, a protein from three domains (PDB 1pkn) A protein domain is a part of protein sequence and structure that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. Each domain forms a compact three… … Wikipedia
