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full load enrichment — The provision of a richer mixture when the throttle is fully opened. On some system, the computer goes open loop during full load enrichment … Dictionary of automotive terms
enrichment — making the air/fuel mixture richer, i.e., increasing the fuel content. Also see acceleration enrichment after start enrichment cold start enrichment cranking enrichment full load enrichment full throttle enrichment hot start enrichment warm up… … Dictionary of automotive terms
load — [1] something to be lifted, carried, transported, or accelerated. [2] The amount of material transported. [3] The amount of power carried by an electric circuit. [4] The resistance overcome by an engine when it is driving a machine. Also see axle … Dictionary of automotive terms
part-load enrichment — Extra fuel injected during throttle opening to enrich the mixture during transition. Usually occurs during closed loop operation … Dictionary of automotive terms
full throttle enrichment — See full load enrichment … Dictionary of automotive terms
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mineral deposit — Introduction aggregate of a mineral in an unusually high concentration. About half of the known chemical elements (chemical element) possess some metallic (metal) properties. The term metal, however, is reserved for those chemical… … Universalium
