Octane
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A saturated hydrocarbon present in petroleum, used as a fuel and solvent and serving as the standard reference for measuring fuel quality.
“High-performance engines require fuel with a higher octane rating to prevent knocking.”
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oc·tane
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Ends in the common -ANE suffix, the OCT- opening is a distinctive pattern once O, C, and T are confirmed.
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