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A chemical such as ethylene glycol, added to the cooling water of an engine to lower the freezing point for winter operation.
Usually used to refer to an additive that is added to fuel, which makes the burning process more controllable, resulting in reduced tendency to knock.
Suspension component that reduces vehicle roll.
Chemicals added to a paint to help prevent the formation of a surface film during storage.
Facility to prevent electric windows closing and trapping something - your fingers for example! See also Bounce Back.
Additive put in the cooling system to prevent freezing.
A metal, which is added to lead, to improve its mechanical strength. Batteries were traditionally constructed with lead-antimony.
A software package that prevents computer viruses from damaging or destroying the system.
Another name for a computer program such as Microsoft Word.
Solids that remain on the substrate being coated or painted.