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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004249 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Synonyms | gas cap |
| See also | Gas cap |
| Translations | German: 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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