Meanings
nounmethyl t-butyl ether (uncountable)
- uncountableautomotiveC₅H₁₂O ; an organic compound used to increase octane ratings of gasoline, through added oxygen
Synonyms: MTBE, methyl tert-butyl ether, methyl tertiary butyl ether, 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane
Synonyms & antonyms
nounC₅H₁₂O ; an organic compound used to increase octane ratings of gasoline, through added oxygen
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