n. Chem. a colourless liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series used in standardizing ratings of diesel fuel. cetane number a measure of the ignition properties of diesel fuel.
[ f. SPERMACETI after methane etc. ]
n. Chem. a colourless liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series used in standardizing ratings of diesel fuel. cetane number a measure of the ignition properties of diesel fuel.
[ f. SPERMACETI after methane etc. ]
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