lead tetraethyl

L0083900 (lĕd)n. Tetraethyl lead.

lead tetraethyl

n (Elements & Compounds) another name for tetraethyl lead

tet•ra•eth•yl•lead

or tet•ra•eth•yl lead

(ˈtɛ trəˌɛθ əlˈlɛd)

n. a colorless, oily, water-insoluble, poisonous liquid, (C₂H₅)₄Pb, used as an antiknock agent in gasoline. [1920–25]

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lead tetraethyl - a clear oily poisonous liquid added to gasoline to prevent knockingtetraethyl leadantiknock - any of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking

lead tetraethyl

lead tetraethyl

lead tetraethyl

tet•ra•eth•yl•lead

or tet•ra•eth•yl lead

lead tetraethyl

Synonyms for lead tetraethyl

noun a clear oily poisonous liquid added to gasoline to prevent knocking

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