What does antiknock mean?
Definitions for antiknock
ˌæn tiˈnɒk, ˌæn taɪ-an·ti·knock
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Princeton's WordNet
antiknockadjective
any of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking
antiknock, antiknockingadjective
suppressing or eliminating engine knock in combustion engines
"antiknock properties"; "antiknock rating"
Wiktionary
antiknocknoun
Such a substance, usually tetraethyl lead (also MMT, MTBE and ethanol)
antiknockadjective
of an additive added to petroleum/gasoline to reduce the occurrence of engine knock.
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antiknock
Antiknock refers to a substance or fuel additive used in internal combustion engines to reduce the knocking or pinging sound caused by premature ignition of the fuel-air mixture in the cylinders. It helps to improve the engine's efficiency, power output, and reduces damaging engine knocking or detonation. Examples include lead compounds and ethanol.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of antiknock in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of antiknock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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