OCTANE


Meaning of OCTANE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈɔkteɪn ]

n. a colourless inflammable hydrocarbon of the alkane series. °Chem. formula: C[8]H[18]. øhigh-octane (of fuel used in internal-combustion engines) having good antiknock properties, not detonating readily during the power stroke. octane number (or rating) a figure indicating the antiknock properties of a fuel. [OCT- + -ANE]

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