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antiknock

 
Dictionary: an·ti·knock   (ăn'tĭ-nŏk') pronunciation
n.
A substance, such as tetraethyl lead, added to gasoline to reduce engine knock.


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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: any of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking


The adjective antiknock has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (of gasoline) containing tetraethyl lead


 
 

 

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