Automotive Technology Glossary

noun the process of putting something into action or motion

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• The actuation of the robotic arm is controlled by a series of precise commands.
• You just need to press this button for the actuation to start.
• Once you flick the switch, the actuation kicks in.
• Her actuation of kindness towards others always shines through in her actions.

noun a type of restaurant where food and drinks are served by machines instead of human servers

• The automat was designed to efficiently dispense food and drinks to customers.
• I love grabbing a quick snack from the automat on my way to work.
• Let's hit up the automat for some grub.
• His responses seemed automatic, like he was an emotional automat.

noun the act of slowing down or reducing speed

adjective decelerative (relating to or causing deceleration)

• The deceleration of the vehicle was gradual as the driver approached the red light.
• The car slowed down real slow when it got to the stop sign.
• The ride hit the brakes hard and came to a screeching halt.
• Her career experienced a sudden deceleration after the company restructured.

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• The mechanical engineer designed a new system for the factory.
• I think the mechanical stuff is broken again.
• Let's call the mechanic to fix the mechanical issue.
• His responses seemed mechanical, lacking any real emotion.

adjective A word or phrase that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, such as 'idiot-proof' in this case.

• The new software program was designed to be idiot-proof for users of all skill levels.
• Don't worry, this device is completely idiot-proof so you can't mess it up.
• This app is so idiot-proof, even your grandma could use it.
• The step-by-step instructions were idiot-proof, making it easy for anyone to follow.

noun a device used to cool air or gas after compression

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• The aftercooler is an important component in the air compression system.
• Make sure you check the aftercooler for any leaks before starting the engine.
• I heard that the aftercooler on that old car is shot.
• The aftercooler acts like a filter, cooling down the heated air before it enters the engine.