Drop-in
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001887
Describing a replacement component or substance designed to be a direct substitute for an original one without requiring modification to the existing system. A drop-in part fits the same physical space and connections, while a drop-in fuel or chemical has compatible properties for immediate use. This contrasts with alternatives that necessitate system retrofits, recalibration, or other adjustments for integration.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001887 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Translations | German: Drop-in; Spanish: intercambiable; French: interchangeable |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Describing a replacement component or substance designed to be a direct substitute for an original one without requiring modification to the existing system. A drop-in part fits the same physical space and connections, while a drop-in fuel or chemical has compatible properties for immediate use. This contrasts with alternatives that necessitate system retrofits, recalibration, or other adjustments for integration.",
"subject": "Manufacturing",
"translations": {
"de": "Drop-in",
"es": "intercambiable",
"fr": "interchangeable"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/drop-in/"
}
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