석유 정제 과정에서 얻어지는 알칸 계열의 무색 가연성 액체 탄화수소.
A colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon of the alkane series, typically obtained from petroleum refining and used as a solvent or fuel component.
예문:
"The chemist isolated octane from the crude oil sample for further analysis."
"Octane has several isomers, with isooctane being the most well-known in the fuel industry."
연료의 내폭성을 나타내는 수치로, 표준 연료 중의 이소옥탄 함유율에 기초함.
A figure indicating the anti-knock properties of a fuel, based on the percentage of isooctane in a reference mixture.
예문:
"High-performance engines typically require gasoline with a higher octane to prevent knocking."
"The gas station offers three different octane ratings to suit various vehicle types."