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Word: tetraethyl (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1930
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...control the high pressure explosion waves which pound against cylinder walls and produce the metallic sound, oilmen added to gasoline substances which raise the detonating point. Examples: aniline, tetraethyl lead...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Knocking Gas | 7/28/1930 | See Source »

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