tetra-ethyl lead

A form of tetraethyl lead — A toxic organometallic compound, (C₂H₅)₄Pb, added to petroleum/gasoline as an antiknock agent.

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Meanings

nountetra-ethyl lead (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountablechemistryAlternative form of tetraethyl lead.
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