دیکشنری تخصصی مهندسی نفت - نسخه آنلاین

n: a substance, such as tetraethyl lead or other compounds, added to the fuel of an internal-combustion engine to prevent detonation of the fuel. Antiknock compounds effectively raise the octane rating of a fuel so that it burns properly in the combustion chamber of an engine. See octane rating, tetraethyl lead.

n: (MTBE) leadfree antiknock compound added to gasoline. Compare ethyl tertiary butyl ether:

n: an antiknock compound for motor gasoline. It is being phased out because lead is a pollutant.