Lexic.us

Definition of Octane

1. Noun. Any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent.

Definition of Octane

1. n. Any one of a group of metametric hydrocarcons (C₈H₁₈) of the methane series. The most important is a colorless, volatile, inflammable liquid, found in petroleum, and a constituent of benzene or ligroin.

Definition of Octane

1. Noun. (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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Octane

1. a liquid hydrocarbon [n -S]

Medical Definition of Octane

1. See: Octa-] . Any one of a group of metametric hydrocarcons (C8H18) of the methane series. The most important is a colourless, volatile, inflammable liquid, found in petroleum, and a constituent of benzene or ligroin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Octane

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Motor Gasoline Industry: Past, Present & Future by Robert Schmer (2000)
"Eliminating engine knock is often accomplished by burning fuels with a high-octane value. The octane number for a gasoline is determined by comparing its ..."

2. Interagency Assessment of Oxygenated Fuelsedited by John H. Gibbons edited by John H. Gibbons (1999)
"octane. As with any gasoline, insufficient fuel octane can result in knock or ... Such problems may be corrected by switching to a higher-octane fuel. ..."

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