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	ABS ABS		Acronym for the German Anti-Blockier System, i.e. Antilock Braking System. >>>


	Acceleration Accelerazione		Speed variation as a function of time. >>>


	Alternator Alternatore		Electrical device suitable for turning mechanical energy into alternating electric current. >>>


	Aerodynamics Areodinamica		Field of physics studying the forces generated by the interaction between a moving body and the air it is moving through. >>>


	AirBox Air-Box		Suction (comburent) air "collection" unit. >>>


	Antifreeze Antigelo		Mixed with demineralised water and corrosion-proofing fluid, it forms the coolant of a liquid-cooling system. >>>


	Axis Asse		In mechanics, axis refers to a more or less elongated cylindrical part. >>>


	Actuator Attuatore		Force-amplifying operating mechanism... >>>


	Air bleeding Disaerazione		Operation performed to drain any air from inside a hydraulic circuit or hydraulic-oil circuit. >>>


	Air filter Filtro dell'aria		Sponge or special paper filter used to stop air-borne particles entering the engine, which would mean a shorter life for the most delicate engine parts... >>>