Antiknocking (Adjective)
Meaning
Suppressing or eliminating engine knock in combustion engines; "antiknock properties"; "antiknock rating".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- High-octane gasoline has antiknocking properties that help reduce engine knock and pinging.
- The antiknock additive was blended into the fuel to prevent engine damage from knocking.
- Modern engine designs incorporate antiknocking technology to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
- The engineer studied the antiknock rating of various fuels to determine their suitability for use in high-performance engines.
- Tetraethyl lead was historically used as an antiknocking agent in gasoline, but its use has largely been phased out due to environmental concerns.