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No. 6,834 in Swedish

oktan

Octan (Swedish): Octane, a chemical compound found in fuel.

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  • Bensin har olika oktantal som påverkar bilens prestanda.

    Gasoline has different octane ratings that affect the car's performance.

    Here, 'oktan' refers to octane rating, describing the quality and combustion properties of gasoline in the context of its usage in engines.

  • Oktan är en mätning av bränsles tändfördröjning.

    Octane is a measurement of a fuel's ignition delay.

    In this sentence, 'oktan' reflects the scientific concept measuring the resistance of fuel to knocking during combustion in an engine.

  • Oktantalet är viktigt för tävlingsbilar eftersom de använder högpresterande motorer.

    The octane level is important for racing cars because they use high-performance engines.

    This usage of 'oktan' demonstrates its application to specialized contexts, such as vehicles requiring fuel optimizing performance.

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