Tetraethyl Lead (Noun)
Meaning
A clear oily poisonous liquid added to gasoline to prevent knocking.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Tetraethyl lead was phased out in many countries due to its toxicity and the risk it posed to public health.
- The addition of tetraethyl lead to gasoline significantly reduced engine knocking in older vehicles.
- However, the widespread use of tetraethyl lead led to significant environmental pollution and health problems.
- The sale of gasoline containing tetraethyl lead was banned in the United States in 1996 due to its toxic effects.
- In the early 20th century, tetraethyl lead was commonly used as an antiknock agent in automotive fuel.