anti-knock index

noun

A measurement of a fuel's ability to resist detonation, or engine knocking.

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Meanings

nounanti-knock index (plural anti-knock indexes)

plural anti-knock indexes

  1. automotiveA measurement of a fuel's ability to resist detonation, or engine knocking.

    Synonyms: AKI

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA measurement of a fuel's ability to resist detonation, or engine knocking.

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