ELBA LUBRICATION INC SPECIALTY LUBRICANTS

AAR –Abbreviation for “American Association of Railroads”
Absolute viscosity – A term used interchangeably with viscosity to distinguish it from kinematic viscosity or commercial viscosity. It is occasionally referred to as dynamic viscosity.
Acidity – In lubricants, acidity denotes the presence of acid-type constituents whose concentration is usually defined in terms of acid number. The constituents vary in nature and may or may not markedly influence the behavior of the lubricant. (See also Acid Number)
Acid Number – See Strong Acid Number and Total Acid Number
Additive – A chemical compound or compounds added to a lubricant for the purpose of imparting new properties or to improve those properties that the lubricant already has.
AGMA – Abbreviation for “American Gear Manufacturers Association,” an organization serving the gear industry.
Aniline Point – The Aniline Point of a petroleum product is the lowest temperature at which it is completely miscible with an equal volume of freshly distilled aniline.