motor octane number

noun

A measure of a fuel's ability to resist autoignition at high speeds and temperatures.

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nounmotor octane number (plural motor octane numbers)

plural motor octane numbers

  1. automotiveA measure of a fuel's ability to resist autoignition at high speeds and temperatures.

    Synonyms: MON

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA measure of a fuel's ability to resist autoignition at high speeds and temperatures.

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