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Definition
Ethanol, methanol, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and other such chemicals which increase the amount of oxygen in a gasoline blend to enhance its Octane rating and reduce the amount of polluting substances in the exhaust.
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oxygenate is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
oxygenate appears in the definitions of the following terms: Octane number and oxygenated fuel
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