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Definition of Octane

1. Noun. Any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent.

Definition of Octane

1. n. Any one of a group of metametric hydrocarcons (C₈H₁₈) of the methane series. The most important is a colorless, volatile, inflammable liquid, found in petroleum, and a constituent of benzene or ligroin.

Definition of Octane

1. Noun. (chemistry) Any of the eighteen isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons (C₈H₁₈) found in petroleum, especially an iso-octane 2,2,4 trimethyl-pentane; they are used as fuels and solvents. ¹

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Definition of Octane

1. a liquid hydrocarbon [n -S]

Medical Definition of Octane

1. See: Octa-] . Any one of a group of metametric hydrocarcons (C8H18) of the methane series. The most important is a colourless, volatile, inflammable liquid, found in petroleum, and a constituent of benzene or ligroin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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