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octane number::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | octane rating |
| Type of | amount, measure, quantity |
Examples of octane number
octane number
This, says BP, raises the octane number to over 100, which makes it a usable lead-free aircraft fuel.
From the newscientist.com
The higher the octane number, the greater the resistance to preignition making a higher compression ratio possible.
From the forbes.com
Because it has a high octane number, it is an important component of gasoline, composing a few percent of its mass.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The degree of branching affects characteristics, such as the octane number or cetane number in petroleum chemistry.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Experts say the octane number has nothing to do with fuel efficiency, and most cars today are designed to run on low-octane gas with ratings of about 87.
From the news.enquirer.com
The others made cars for mechanics who needed to know where the throttle is, choke is, carburetor is, octane number, and drive with his tool box in the back.
From the guardian.co.uk
A statewide survey of Massachusetts gas stations shows that the octane content of the gas they are buying matches or exceeds the number listed on the pump.
From the boston.com
Meantime, a number of products that were already caffeinated, including Diet Pepsi and some brands of coffee, are offering higher-octane formulations with an extra dose of caffeine.
From the time.com
