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Meaning of low-octane | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Having a low octane number.
  2. Slow; weak.
    broadly

Equivalents

Suomi matalaoktaaninen

Examples

“Low-octane fuel can be a cause of preignition and detonation. If combustion begins before the spark, for example, combustion pressures may try⟳ to push⟳ the piston backwards at the end⟳ of the compression stroke.”
“A low-octane French attempt⟳ to channel the spirit of Play⟳ It Again Sam. Alice Taglioni is a single thirtysomething holding out for Mr Right, while looking to a Woody Allen poster for advice.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

low-paid low-pass low-paying low-performance low-pitched low-power

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