triptane
noun
trip·tane
ˈtripˌtān
plural -s
: a liquid hydrocarbon (CH3)3CCH(CH3)2 that is one of the highest antiknock motor fuels known and hence is a valuable blending agent especially for aviation gasolines to increase their power; 2,2,3-trimethyl-butane
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“Triptane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triptane. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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