autotransformer
A transformer with a single winding, its output being taken from taps.
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autovac
nounAutomotive
A device that uses vacuum to raise fuel from the main tank to a small auxiliary tank, from which it flows by gravity to the carburetor, eliminating the (then often unreliable) fuel pump.
autozeroing
A sampling technique that measures an offset from zero and later compensates by subtracting the difference.
AUV
nounRobotics
Initialism of autonomous underwater vehicle.
auxetometer
An instrument for measuring the magnifying power of a lens or system of lenses.
AVAS
nounAutomotive
Acronym of acoustic vehicle alerting system: a system in an electric vehicle that generates artificial driving sounds alerting pedestrians and other road users of the vehicle's presence.
average
A financial loss due to damage to transported goods; compensation for damage or loss.
average access time
The average amount of time required for a storage device to transfer data to the CPU.
average seek time
Of a hard drive, the average of all possible seek times equivalent to the time of all possible seeks divided by the number of all possible seeks.
AVGP
nounAutomotive
Abbreviation of armoured vehicle, general purpose.
avionic
adjectiveAviation maintenance
of, or relating to avionics (aviation electronics)
avionics
The science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.
away message
An automated notification sent in response to incoming communications when the recipient is unavailable.
AWS
nounRobotics
Initialism of autonomous weapons system.
axial lead
An electrical component with two leads (wires) extending out in opposite directions (along a single axis).
axle counter
A safety device fitted to railway track which counts the axles in a train as it passes over it. A check is carried out when the train passes the next axle counter to make sure the train is still complete.
axle guard
nounRail equipment
The part of the framing of a railway car or truck by which an axle box is held laterally, and in which it may move vertically.
axle load
nounRail equipment
the total weight, including load carried, transferred by one axle and its wheels to a road or railway surface. This is especially important in relation to what weight road and railway structures can carry, bridges in particular.
axle loading
nounRail equipment
the weight placed on each axle of a vehicle.
axle-hung
adjectiveMechanical engineering
Of a traction motor, mounted on the axle it drives.
azogue
Silver ores suitable for treatment by amalgamation with mercury.