antilock braking system

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antilock braking system [¦an·tē‚läk ′brāk·iŋ ‚sis·təm]

(mechanical engineering)

For vehicles, a sensor-control system found in braking systems which prevents wheel lockup while allowing the brakes to continue slowing the wheel. Abbreviated ABS.

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