antiknock

adj, noun — 2 senses

antiknock

adj

Etymology From anti- + knock.

1

Of an additive added to petroleum/gasoline to reduce the occurrence of engine knock.

antiknock

noun

Etymology From anti- + knock.

1

Such a substance, usually tetraethyl lead (also MMT, MTBE and ethanol).

Derived terms
anti-knock index

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