Octane

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɒk.teɪn/

Origin

- + ane + -

Full definition of octane

Noun

1. (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.

Derived terms

• octane number

Anagrams

• acteon
• at once