antiknock

See also: anti-knock

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Etymology

From anti- +‎ knock.

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Adjective

antiknock (not comparable)

  1. Of an additive added to petroleum/gasoline to reduce the occurrence of engine knock.

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Noun

antiknock (plural antiknocks)

  1. Such a substance, usually tetraethyl lead (also MMT, MTBE and ethanol).

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