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Petrol cap

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004249

The removable cover that seals the opening of a vehicle's fuel tank, preventing fuel from spilling out and protecting it from contaminants. It often includes a locking mechanism for security. Modern petrol caps are designed to create a tight seal to prevent evaporative emissions, complying with environmental regulations.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004249
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectAutomotive
Synonymsgas cap
See alsoGas cap
TranslationsGerman: Tankdeckel; Spanish: tapa del depósito de gasolina; French: bouchon de réservoir d'essence
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004249",
  "term": "Petrol cap",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The removable cover that seals the opening of a vehicle's fuel tank, preventing fuel from spilling out and protecting it from contaminants. It often includes a locking mechanism for security. Modern petrol caps are designed to create a tight seal to prevent evaporative emissions, complying with environmental regulations.",
  "synonyms": [
    "gas cap"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "gas cap"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Tankdeckel",
    "es": "tapa del depósito de gasolina",
    "fr": "bouchon de réservoir d'essence"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/petrol-cap/"
}

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