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octane number (n)
a measure of the antiknock properties of gasoline
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a measure of the antiknock properties of gasoline
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The octane number of gasoline indicates its resistance to detonation during combustion.
Higher octane number fuels are designed for high-performance engines that require greater resistance to knocking.
The octane number of a fuel is determined by measuring its knocking characteristics compared to reference fuels.
Automobile manufacturers specify a minimum octane number for each vehicle model to ensure optimal engine performance.
