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high-octane

 
Dictionary: high-oc·tane   (hī'ŏk'tān)
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adj.
  1. Having a high octane number and thus reducing knock and increasing efficiency in high-performance engines: high-octane gas.
  2. Slang. High-powered; dynamic: a high-octane sales manager; a high-octane marketing plan.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: used of gasoline; having a high octane number

Meaning #2: vigorously energetic or forceful
  Synonyms: high-powered, high-power, high-voltage, high-energy

 
 

 

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