SINCE 1828
high-octane
adjective
high-oc·tane
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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
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high-octane
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of high-octane
of engine fuel
: of a good quality that allows an engine to run efficiently
informal
: very powerful, strong, or effective
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