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tetraethyl lead

Pronunciation: /ˌtɛtrəˈiːθʌɪl/

Definition of tetraethyl lead

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a toxic colourless oily liquid made synthetically and used as an anti-knock agent in leaded petrol.
    • Chemical formula: Pb(C2H5)4

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