antiknocking

adjective

Meaning

Preventing or reducing the premature, explosive combustion of fuel in an internal combustion engine.

Examples

The refinery added chemicals to improve the antiknocking properties of the gasoline.
Engineers designed the new piston head to enhance antiknocking performance under high pressure.

Synonyms: anti-pinging, detonation-resistant, octane-boosting, anti-detonant

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antiknocking

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌæntiˈnɒkɪŋ/

Definition

Preventing or reducing the premature, explosive combustion of fuel in an internal combustion engine.

Examples

The refinery added chemicals to improve the antiknocking properties of the gasoline.
Engineers designed the new piston head to enhance antiknocking performance under high pressure.
High-octane fuel is specifically formulated to provide better antiknocking protection for high-performance engines.

Synonyms of antiknocking

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