antiknock

See also: anti-knock

English

Alternative forms

• anti-knock

Etymology

anti- +‎ knock

Adjective

antiknock (not comparable)

1. Of an additive added to petroleum/gasoline to reduce the occurrence of engine knock.

Translations

reducing the occurrence of engine knock

• Portuguese: antidetonante
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Noun

antiknock (plural antiknocks)

1. Such a substance, usually tetraethyl lead (also MMT, MTBE and ethanol)

Translations

substance to reduce the occurrence of engine knock

• Bulgarian: противодетонационен (protivodetonacionen)
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• Portuguese: antidetonante m