Antiknock
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Antiknock is an adjective meaning Of an additive added to petroleum/gasoline to reduce the occurrence of engine knock.
Meaning
Of an additive added to petroleum/gasoline to reduce the occurrence of engine knock.
More Meanings
- Such a substance, usually tetraethyl lead (also MMT, MTBE and ethanol).
Word Forms
- anti-knock
- antiknocks
Synonyms for antiknock
Depending on context, synonyms include leaded.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leaded, antidetonation, anti-shock, antishock, antialcohol, antianesthetic.
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