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high-octane


high–octane

adj

Definition of HIGH-OCTANE

1
: having a high octane number and hence good antiknock properties <high–octane gasoline>
2
: very powerful, strong, or effective <high–octane football> <high–octane coffee>

First Known Use of HIGH-OCTANE

1932

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