antiknocking
adjective [ before noun ] uk/ˌæn.tiˈnɒk.ɪŋ/ us/ˌæn.t̬iˈnɑː.kɪŋ/
（加入汽油中使燃烧更充分的）抗震剂的，抗爆剂的
having a chemical that makes fuel in a car engine burn more effectively, so that the engine does not make a knocking sound
Benzene and many antiknocking additives are carcinogenic. 苯和许多抗爆添加剂是致癌物。
an antiknocking agent 抗爆剂
See: antiknock
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- The company produces speciality fuel additives including antiknocking agents.
- To overcome engine noise, antiknocking fuels are used.
- Antiknocking agents need to be added to low-octane fuel because it causes engine knocking.