Rating Scale for Grading Gasoline

Puzzle 7 of Energy Sources Hard Pack

Question is: Rating Scale for Grading Gasoline

and the answer is: OCTANE

Word Meaning:

OCTANE — (organic chemistry) Any of the eighteen isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons (C₈H₁₈) found in petroleum, especially an iso-octane 2,2,4 trimethyl-pentane; they are used as fuels and solvents.

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