tet·ra·eth·yl lead also tet·ra·eth·yl·lead (t t r -th l-ld)n. A colorless, poisonous, oily liquid, Pb(C2H5)4, used in gasoline for internal-combustion engines as an antiknock agent. |
tetraethyl lead [ˌtɛtrəˈiːθaɪl lɛd]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless oily insoluble liquid used in petrol to prevent knocking. Formula: Pb(C2H5)4 Systematic name lead tetraethyl
| tetraethyl lead (ttr-thl) A colorless, poisonous, oily liquid, formerly in wide use as an antiknock agent in gasoline for internal-combustion engines. Chemical formula: C8H20Pb. |
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| Noun | 1. | tetraethyl lead - a clear oily poisonous liquid added to gasoline to prevent knocking antiknock - any of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking |
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