isooctane

/ˌaɪsoʊˈkæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A saturated hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C8H18, used as a standard for the octane rating of gasoline.

“The isooctane rating of the fuel was significantly lower than expected.”

Synonyms

  • octane
  • petrol

Antonyms

  • heptane
  • isoheptane