English Explanatory Dictionary

octane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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. octane number

Pronunciation

ŏk'tān /ˈɒkteɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-octane.wav

Word forms

octane octanes

Etymology

From oct- + -ane.

Related words

octene octyne

Derived words

cyclooctane diazabicyclooctane high-octane isooctane low-octane methoctramine n-octane octanal octanamide octanedione octane number octane rating octanoic octanol octanone octanyl octodrine perfluoroctane research octane number
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