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Definition: octane
oktan
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Definition: octane
octane
n : any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and
used as a fuel and solvent
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Definition: octane
octane
\oc"tane\ ([o^]k"t[=a]n), n. [See
Octa-] (Chem.)
Any one of a group of metametric hydrocarbons (
C8H18) of
the methane (paraffin) series. The most important is a
colorless, volatile, inflammable liquid, found in petroleum,
and a constituent of gasoline or ligroin.
[1913 Webster +PJC]