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tet·ra·eth·yl lead also tet·ra·eth·yl·lead (t

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A colorless, poisonous, oily liquid, Pb(C₂H₅)₄, used in gasoline for internal-combustion engines as an antiknock agent.

tetraethyl lead [ˌtɛtrəˈiːθaɪl lɛd]

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless oily insoluble liquid used in petrol to prevent knocking. Formula: Pb(C₂H₅)₄ Systematic name lead tetraethyl

tetraethyl lead (t

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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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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