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Drama is played at the pace of chess... or billiards... or poker. Engrossing? Sure. But comedy is played at the jubilant, high-octane speed of sports like basketball or hockey.
Mark Waters

Meaning of "high-octane" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HIGH-OCTANE

high-octane play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HIGH-OCTANE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
High-Octane is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES HIGH-OCTANE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

high-octane

Octane rating

Octane rating or octane number is a standard measure of the performance of motor or aviation fuel. The higher the octane number, the more compression the fuel can withstand. In broad terms, fuels with a higher octane rating are used in high performance petrol engines that require higher compression ratios. In contrast, fuels with lower octane numbers are ideal for diesel engines. High compressibility of the fuel matters in proportion to the compression the engine is designed to generate. Use of petrol with lower octane numbers may lead to engine knocking.

Definition of high-octane in the English dictionary

The definition of high-octane in the dictionary is having a high octane number. Other definition of high-octane is dynamic, forceful, or intense.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HIGH-OCTANE

high-keyed
high-level
high-level language
high-level waste
high-maintenance
high-minded
high-mindedly
high-mindedness
high-muck-a-muck
high-necked
high-pass filter
high-performance
high-pitched
high-powered
high-pressure
high-priced
high-principled
high-profile
high-protein
high-ranking

WORDS THAT END LIKE HIGH-OCTANE

Beltane
butane
cetane
cyclopentane
elastane
Fontane
heptane
intermontane
isobutane
isooctane
Karitane
montane
octane
pentane
pristane
soutane
stane
submontane
tramontane
ultramontane

Synonyms and antonyms of high-octane in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «high-octane» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HIGH-OCTANE

Find out the translation of high-octane to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of high-octane from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «high-octane» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

高辛烷值
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

de alto octanaje
570 millions of speakers

English

high-octane
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उच्च ओकटाइन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ارتفاع اوكتان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

высокооктановый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

de alta octanagem
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উচ্চশক্তিসম্পন্ন বিশেষ ধরনের জ্বালানি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

indice d´octane élevé
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tinggi oktana
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hochoktan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オクタン価の高い
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고 옥탄
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dhuwur-oktane
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chỉ số octan cao
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உயர் ஆக்டேன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उच्च ओकटाइन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yüksek oktanlı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

alto numero di ottano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wysokooktanowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

високооктановий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cu cifră octanică ridicată
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υψηλών οκτανίων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hoë-oktaan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

högoktanig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

høyoktan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of high-octane

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HIGH-OCTANE»

The term «high-octane» is regularly used and occupies the 55.586 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HIGH-OCTANE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «high-octane» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «high-octane» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about high-octane

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2 QUOTES WITH «HIGH-OCTANE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word high-octane.
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Lleyton Hewitt
I'm more in that Rafa Nadal high-energy high-octane mold out there. I wear that emotion on the court. That's how I play my best tennis. People either like that or not. And I can't change that: that's who I am on a tennis court.
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Mark Waters
Drama is played at the pace of chess... or billiards... or poker. Engrossing? Sure. But comedy is played at the jubilant, high-octane speed of sports like basketball or hockey.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HIGH-OCTANE»

Discover the use of high-octane in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to high-octane and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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High-Octane Women: How Superachievers Can Avoid Burnout
In business, as in many other walks of life, the achievements of women are unprecedented.Unfortunately, there's another, perilous side to this success story. Many bright, ambitious, and highly driven women ultimately burn out.
Sherrie Bourg Carter
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High Octane
Two hearts are never more than one dimension apart.
Kathleen Scott, 2010
3
High Octane Recruiting: For People Who Need to Get It Right ...
High Octane Recruiting is a "must have" for business managers who recognize the value of hiring the right employee the first time, every time.
Bob Graham, 2004
4
The Management 500: A High-Octane Formula for Business Success
From Enzo Ferrari to Kyle Busch, and from the Indianapolis 500 to the Daytona 500, this inspiring book takes invaluable tips from the fast, furious world of racing and shows how every business manager can combine passion with precision to ...
Dan COUGHLIN, 2009
5
Tony Stewart: High Octane in the Fast Lane
When Tony Stewart arrived on the NASCAR Winston Cup scene in 1999, he was already an auto racing champion. Stewart won the 1996-97 IRL championship before signing with Joe Gibbs Racing to run in the NASCAR Busch Series in 1998.
‎2000
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High Octane
Now, it's time to get High Octane, with Ryan “Cowboy” Walker, a man with nothing to lose. And one of the things I absolutely loved about writing Ryan's story is that he never, ever, backs down from a dare. So when Ryan meets Sabrina ...
Lisa Renee Jones, 2011
7
Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles: Standards and ...
Engines designed for use with high-octane fuels can produce more power and have lower fuel consumption than engines designed for lower-octane fuels. For a given engine design, however, there is no advantage in using a higher octane ...
Asif Faiz, Christopher S. Weaver, Michael P. Walsh, 1996
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Kiplinger's Personal Finance
(Adding TEL to a high- octane gasoline can raise its rating above the 100-octane mark, but 100-octane is generally considered enough for even the hottest engines. ) That's what an octane number means. Pause for a moment now and note ...
9
Popular Mechanics
Tomorrow's cars may spurt up hills on superfuels, but the high-octane gas will cut deep into the driver's budget. Engineers seek a solution in a dual-fuel system — standard gas for cruising and a jet of high test for quick starts ONE CAR- TWO ...
10
Fuels and Lubricants Handbook: Technology, Properties, ...
In the late 1970s and early 1980s several automotive and marine OEMs promoted development of an even more severe octane method, due to concerns that the high octane contribution from alcohol in the MON test did not appear under their ...
George E. Totten, Steven R. Westbrook, Rajesh J. Shah, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HIGH-OCTANE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term high-octane is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fire Floro? Not yet, but it's never too early to cast a critical eye - Goal …
Osorio, a lock in Greg Vanney's high-octane Toronto FC side, only saw the field in the final match, and even that was a truncated appearance ... «Goal.com, Jul 15»
2
3 Ways to Battle Stress and Be More Productive | Kirsi Paalanen
"Our high-octane, stay-on-top-of-whatever-is-happening-via-e-mail mentality disappeared. In its place we experienced a more focused and ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
What does George A. Romero think of all those other zombie movies?
... opinions on a number of other undead flicks of recent years, from "Resident Evil" to Zack Snyder's high-octane "Dawn of the Dead" remake. «HitFix, Jul 15»
4
Into the Badlands Trailer: AMC's Western Martial Arts Fantasy - Film
A high-octane fantasy story filled with martial arts action and a “Tarantino” touch, this series is about an unlikely band of adventurers who ... «/FILM, Jul 15»
5
How the brain perceives time | Science News
High-octane experiences can slow perception of time, flinging the world into slow motion. An out-of-control car careening toward the median or ... «Science News, Jul 15»
6
Netflix Show 'Narcos' Trailer Is Finally Here & Here Are 6 Reasons …
And, judging by the machine guns, foot chases, and rocket launchers on display in the Narcos trailer, Netflix is aiming for some high-octane ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
7
How Salman Khan Won Eid: A Short But Blockbuster Story - NDTV …
It had all the elements of Wanted and Dabangg - quirky dialogues, high-octane action sequences, catchy music (which topped chartbuster list) ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
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3 High-Octane Social Media Trends To Watch 07/15/2015 - MediaPost
Though it's usually reserved for action movies, “high octane” is an appropriate term to describe the dynamic nature of social media. Its rapid and ... «MediaPost Communications, Jul 15»
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High-Octane Racing at KiteFoil GoldCup Italy
Gizzeria, Italy (July 11, 2015) – The contest for the top spots on day three of the KiteFoil GoldCup saw intriguing tactical battles on the water, ... «Scuttlebutt Sailing News, Jul 15»
10
High Octane Slam Champ Poet Comes to the Fringe
Explosion of high-octane comedic performance and a blistering array of fast-paced poems. Glittered with humour and laugh out loud free verse ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. High-Octane [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/high-octane>. May 2024 ».
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