octane

See also: Octane

English

Etymology

From oct- +‎ -ane.

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  • enPR: ŏk'tān, IPA(key): /ˈɒkteɪn/
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  • Rhymes: -ɒkteɪn

Noun

octane (plural octanes)

  1. (organic chemistry) 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. octane number

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Noun

octane m (plural octanes)

  1. octane

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