Associations to the word «Antiknock»

Wiktionary

ANTIKNOCK, adjective. Of an additive added to petroleum/gasoline to reduce the occurrence of engine knock.
ANTIKNOCK, noun. Such a substance, usually tetraethyl lead (also MMT, MTBE and ethanol)

Dictionary definition

ANTIKNOCK, noun. Any of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking.
ANTIKNOCK, adjective. Suppressing or eliminating engine knock in combustion engines; "antiknock properties"; "antiknock rating".

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