HyperDic: antiknock

English > 2 senses of the word antiknock:
ADJECTIVEallantiknock, antiknockingsuppressing or eliminating engine knock in combustion engines
NOUNsubstanceantiknockany of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking
antiknock > pronunciation
Soundsae.ntiynaa'k
Rhymesaftershock ... woodcock: 87 rhymes with aak...
English > antiknock: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningSuppressing or eliminating engine knock in combustion engines.
Examples
  • "antiknock properties"
  • "antiknock rating"
Synonymantiknocking
Broaderleadedtreated or mixed with lead
Spanishantidetonante
Nounsantiknockany of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking
English > antiknock: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningAny of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking.
Narrowertetraethyl lead, lead tetraethylA clear oily poisonous liquid / liquid added to gasoline to prevent knocking
Broadercompound, chemical compound(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Spanishantidetonante
Catalanantidetonant
Adjectivesantiknocksuppressing or eliminating engine knock in combustion engines

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