lubricating system
1lubricating system — noun mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings • Syn: ↑force feed lubricating system, ↑force feed, ↑pressure feed lubricating system, ↑pressure feed • Hypernyms: ↑mechanical… …
2force-feed lubricating system — noun mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings • Syn: ↑lubricating system, ↑force feed, ↑pressure feed lubricating system, ↑pressure feed • Hypernyms: ↑mechanical system …
3pressure-feed lubricating system — noun mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings • Syn: ↑lubricating system, ↑force feed lubricating system, ↑force feed, ↑pressure feed • Hypernyms: ↑mechanical system …
4mechanical system — noun a system of elements that interact on mechanical principles • Hypernyms: ↑system • Hyponyms: ↑fuel injection, ↑fuel injection system, ↑linkage, ↑lubricating system, ↑force feed lubricating system, ↑ …
5cooling system — Apparatus used to keep the temperature of a structure or device from exceeding limits imposed by needs of safety and efficiency. In a mechanical transmission, the oil loses its lubricating capacity if overheated; in a hydraulic coupling or… …
6digestive system, human — Introduction the system used in the human body for the process of digestion. The human digestive system consists primarily of the digestive tract (alimentary canal), or the series of structures and organs through which food and liquids pass… …
7Crankcase ventilation system — A crankcase ventilation system is a way for gases to escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase of an internal combustion engine. A common type of such system is a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, the heart of which is a PCV… …
8renal system — ▪ anatomy Introduction in humans (human body), organ system that includes the kidneys, where urine is produced, and the ureters, bladder, and urethra for the passage, storage, and voiding of urine. In many respects the human excretory, or… …
9Ocular immune system — Human eye. Ocular immune system protects the eye from infection and regulates healing processes following injuries. The interior of the eye lacks lymph vessels but is highly vascularized, and many immune cells reside in the uvea, including mostly …
10dry sump (lubrication) system — An engine lubrication system in which the lubricating oil is carried in an external tank and not internally in a sump. The sump is kept relatively free from oil by scavenging pumps, which return the oil to the tank after cooling. The opposite of… …
