monotube shock absorber
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shock absorber — Properly called a damper, this is an oil filled device used to control spring oscillation in the suspension system. At least one shock absorber is found at each wheel. See adjustable shocks air shock absorber direct acting shock absorber double… … Dictionary of automotive terms
absorber — Any material which converts energy of radiation or particles into another form, generally heat. Energy transmitted is not absorbed. Scattered energy is often classed with absorbed energy. Also see air shock absorber damper direct acting shock… … Dictionary of automotive terms
shock — See adjustable shock direct acting shock absorber double tube shock absorber flexural shock friction shock absorber gas shock gas shock absorber lever type shock absorber monot … Dictionary of automotive terms
monotube damper — See single tube shock absorber … Dictionary of automotive terms
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damper — [1] A friction device sometimes called a shock absorber. Used for controlling and damping spring oscillations. The springs actually absorb road shocks; the dampers convert the energy imparted to the springs into thermal energy (by friction),… … Dictionary of automotive terms
