HyperDic: tetraethyl_lead

English > 1 sense of the expression tetraethyl lead:
NOUNsubstancetetraethyl lead, lead tetraethyla clear oily poisonous liquid / liquid added to gasoline to prevent knocking
English > tetraethyl lead: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA clear oily poisonous liquid / liquid added to gasoline to prevent knocking.
Synonymlead tetraethyl
BroaderantiknockAny of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking

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