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octane

Pronunciation: /ˈɒkteɪn/

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Definition of octane

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry

a colourless flammable hydrocarbon of the alkane series, present in petroleum spirit.
- Chemical formula: C₈H₁₈; many isomers, especially the straight-chain isomer ( n-octane). See also isooctane