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isooctane

Pronunciation: /ˌʌɪsəʊˈɒkteɪn/
Definition of isooctane

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a liquid hydrocarbon present in petroleum. It serves as a standard in the system of octane numbers.
    • Chemical formula: (CH3)3CCH2CH(CH3)CH3

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