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Meanings of octane rating in английском

русский
октановое число
португальский
gasolina c
испанский
ron
каталонский
índex d'octà

Standard measure of the performance of an engine or aviation fuel.

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октановое число
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Usage of octane rating in английском
1
E85 has a 104 octane rating, compared to the usual 91 or 92 rating for premium gas.
Wired
2
Nesbitt says the octane rating equivalent for natural gas is 130, so the engine required specially forged high-compression 12.5:1 pistons and high-lift, short-duration camshafts.
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3
Octane Rating: The octane rating of a fuel determines the propensity to explode rather than simply burn when mixed with air and ignited.
The Irish Times