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triptane

noun
trip·​tane | \ ˈtripˌtān\
plural -s

Definition of triptane

: a liquid hydrocarbon (CH3)3CCH(CH3)2 that is one of the highest antiknock motor fuels known and hence is a valuable blending agent especially for aviation gasolines to increase their power; 2,2,3-trimethyl-butane

History and Etymology for triptane

trimethyl + p (alteration of b in butane) + butane

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