octane
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /ˈɒk.teɪn/
Noun [edit]
octane (plural octanes)
- (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.
Translations [edit]
isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons