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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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