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tetraethyl lead

/ ˌtɛtrəˈiːθaɪl lɛd /

noun

  1. a colourless oily insoluble liquid used in petrol to prevent knocking. Formula: Pb(C 2 H 5 ) 4 Systematic namelead tetraethyl
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tetraethyl lead

/ tĕt′rə-ĕthəl /

  1. A colorless, poisonous, oily liquid, formerly in wide use as an antiknock agent in gasoline for internal-combustion engines. Chemical formula: C 8 H 20 Pb.

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