antiknock
Noun
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Any of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking (synset 114609403)
is a type of: chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weightsubtypes: lead tetraethyl, tetraethyl lead - a clear oily poisonous liquid added to gasoline to prevent knocking
Adjective
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Suppressing or eliminating engine knock in combustion engines (synset 301399936)
"antiknock properties"; "antiknock rating"similar to: leaded - treated or mixed with leadsame as: antiknocking
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