sae number

sae number
\\ˌeˌsāˈē-\ noun
Usage: usually capitalized S&A&E
Etymology: Society of Automotive Engineers
: a number in a standard series from 10 to 70 for grading lubricating oil as to viscosity

the higher the SAE number the greater the viscosity

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SAE number,
a number established by the Society of Automotive Engineers to designate the viscosity of a lubricant. SAE 10 is light oil; SAE 40 is heavy oil.

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