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Hydrocarbon Used As A Solvent Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CETANE" which means:
- noun
- • The aliphatic hydrocarbon c16h34 (hexadecane) used as a standard for diesel fuel.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The cetane number of a diesel fuel indicates its ability to ignite and burn smoothly."
- • "A higher cetane rating generally means better combustion and smoother engine operation."
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New York Times01 Jul 1993 | Across 23 | |
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