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Antiknock
Antiknock meaning
Of an additive added to petroleum/gasoline to reduce the occurrence of engine knock.
Synonyms of Antiknock
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Antiknock additives A plastic container for storing gasoline used in Germany Almost all countries in the world have phased out automotive leaded fuel.
In 1954, the company added the detergent additive Petrox to its "Sky Chief" gasoline, which was also souped up with higher octane to meet the antiknock needs of new cars with high-compression engines.