antiknock
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See also: anti-knock
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Etymology
Pronunciation
Adjective
antiknock (not comparable)
- Of an additive added to petroleum/gasoline to reduce the occurrence of engine knock.
Translations
reducing the occurrence of engine knock
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Noun
antiknock (plural antiknocks)
- Such a substance, usually tetraethyl lead (also MMT, MTBE and ethanol)
Translations
substance to reduce the occurrence of engine knock
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