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Isooctane vs Diluent - What's the difference?

isooctane | diluent |

As nouns the difference between isooctane and diluent

is that isooctane is (chemistry) any isomer of n-octane; especially 2,2,4-trimethylpentane, used as a reference in the determination of the octane number of fuel while diluent is that which dilutes.

As an adjective diluent is

diluting; making thinner or weaker by admixture, especially of water.

isooctane

English

Noun

  • (chemistry) any isomer of n-octane; especially 2,2,4-trimethylpentane, used as a reference in the determination of the octane number of fuel

    • diluent

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • That which dilutes.
  • (analytical chemistry) A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing.
  • (medicine) An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood; a weak drink.

    • Synonyms

    * dilutant

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Diluting; making thinner or weaker by admixture, especially of water.
    • (Arbuthnot)

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