octane
pronunciation
How to pronounce octane in British English:
UK [ˈɒkteɪn]
How to pronounce octane in American English:
US [ˈɑkteɪn]
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- Noun:
- any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent
Word Origin
- octane (n.)
- hydrocarbon of the methane series, 1872, coined from octo- (see octa-) + -ane; so called because it has eight carbon atoms. A fuel's octane rating, in reference to its anti-knocking quality, is attested from 1932.
Example
- 1. Octane molecules in gasoline , however , are even more concentrated .
- 2. Mr redway 's energy and octane funds bucked a post-crisis trend at rab by delivering big returns to clients .
- 3. Under the right conditions , terpene behaves " rather like octane , " cogdell said .
- 4. Another problem is that existing petrol engines cannot take advantage of the much higher octane rating .
- 5. The final step in gasoline production is the blending of fuels with different octane ratings , vapor pressures , and other properties to meet product specifications .