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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 42% | 8 | A hydrocarbon compound found in petroleum | |
3 | 39% | 7 | A C20H42 hydrocarbon commonly found in petroleum | |
Hydrocarbon Found In Petroleum Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "OCTANE" which means:
- noun
- • Any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent
An example sentence would be:
- • "The higher the octane rating, the less likely the fuel is to cause knocking in an engine."
- • "Premium unleaded gasoline typically has a higher octane rating than regular unleaded."
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