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What does high-octane mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word high-octane? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (of fuel) having a high octane number, good anti-knock characteristics; used in high performance vehicles
  2. (by extension) high powered, energetic, forceful or dynamic
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There is a region in south Philadelphia where the underground water is known to be polluted with high-octane gasoline.
The speedy Northern Ireland international turned in a high-octane performance that lifted his team-mates.
As you know, regular gasoline has an octane of 87, so it's a high-octane fuel. Race car drivers love using it.
The high-octane production recreates the energy, style and music of the stars of the Motown stable.
How can this be reconciled with the market-driven, high-octane, modernising spirit of the new millennium?
Fuel ethanol is a high-octane alcohol produced from the fermentation of sugar or converted starch, usually from a grain feedstock.

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