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tetraethyl lead
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tet·ra·eth·yl lead also tet·ra·eth·yl·lead  (ttr-thl-ld)
n.
A colorless, poisonous, oily liquid, Pb(C2H5)4, used in gasoline for internal-combustion engines as an antiknock agent.
tetraethyl lead
Noun
a colourless oily insoluble liquid used in petrol to prevent knocking
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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Noun1.tetraethyl lead - a clear oily poisonous liquid added to gasoline to prevent knocking
lead tetraethyl
antiknock - any of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking


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