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D
Defective-Faulty; lacking perfection.
Deficient-Lacking an essential element; incomplete.
E
Exhaust-The gases that leave the engine through the tailpipe while the engine is running.
Expendable-An item that is not repairable and is discarded if damaged.
F
Filter-A device which removes dirt from the air or a fluid.
Flash Point-The lowest temperature at which the vapors of a solvent will ignite and burn.
Fluid-A substance that can flow; that is, either a gas or a liquid.
Fouled-Spoiled; dirty; having an offensive odor.
Frayed-Something which has been worn away or unravelled, usually by rubbing.
G
Gasket-A seal or packing used between matched machine parts or around pipe joints to prevent the escape of gas or
fluid.
Goggles-A device used to protect the eyes from dust, dirt, flying chips, etc.
H
Honing-Sharpening or finishing with a fine-grained whetstone. Honing is similar to lapping but differs in its use of a
whetstone rather than metal lap. (See LAPPING)
I
Initial-The first or starting condition.
L
Lapping-The finishing of spindles, bored holes, etc., to fine limits by the use of a lap. A lap is a tool with a true surface,
usually of a metal softer than the workpiece material, and capable of holding the abrasive medium used in the lapping
process.
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