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Octane
//ˈɒkteɪn// noun
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any of the eighteen isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons (C₈H₁₈) found in petroleum, especially an iso-octane 2,2,4 trimethyl-pentane; they are used as fuels and solvents.
- 2 any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent wordnet
- 3 octane number
Etymology
From oct- + -ane.
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