Octane
Definition
Flammable liquid hydrocarbon produced during petroleum processing. A type of this compound (called Iso-Octane) is used in determining the anti-knocking characteristics of gasoline.
Octane is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
Octane appears in the definitions of the following terms: ethanol (C2H5OH) and Octane number
Octane appears in these other term: Octane rating
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