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BNC: 45982 COCA: 25557

octane

octane /ˈɑːkˌteɪn/ noun
octane
/ˈɑːkˌteɪn/
noun
Learner's definition of OCTANE
[noncount]
: a chemical in petroleum that is used to rate the quality of different kinds of gasoline辛烷
see also high-octane
BNC: 45982 COCA: 25557

octane

noun

oc·​tane ˈäk-ˌtān How to pronounce octane (audio)
1
: any of several isomeric liquid alkanes C8H18
2

Example Sentences

an octane rating of 90
Recent Examples on the Web The higher-octane alcohols (101-proof and up) are mostly going to taste very harsh on their own, and will be better in mixed drinks. Christopher Michel, Country Living, 6 Sep. 2022 Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm reportedly exercised $1.6 million in stock options with an electric vehicle technology firm as she and President Biden urge action on climate change while Americans face $5 per gallon on unleaded 87 octane. Fox News, 15 June 2022 The Mustangs have a new coaching staff but should still bring a high-octane offense into College Park, led by quarterback Tanner Mordecai, who threw for 39 touchdowns last season. Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 High-octane offenses like the Chiefs and Cowboys were grounded by Staley’s defensive scheme and maximization of talent. Ellis L. Williams, cleveland, 11 Oct. 2021 Its deliberate approach draining the high octane from many opponents, Princeton led the nation in scoring defense in 14 of his last 21 seasons, including the last eight in a run that ended in 1996. Tom Canavan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 Its deliberate approach draining the high octane from many opponents, Princeton led the nation in scoring defense in 14 of his last 21 seasons, including the last eight in a run that ended in 1996. Tom Canavan, ajc, 15 Aug. 2022 Its deliberate approach draining the high octane from many opponents, Princeton led the nation in scoring defense in 14 of his last 21 seasons, including the last eight in a run that ended in 1996. CBS News, 15 Aug. 2022 Running the 91 octane that's the best available in California, the Z proved slower than its 400 horses would suggest. Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 5 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

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First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of octane was in 1867
BNC: 45982 COCA: 25557

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