methyl tert-butyl ether

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MTBE 3-D diagram

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methyl tert-butyl ether (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry, automotive) C5H12O ; an organic compound used to increase octane numbers of gasoline, through added oxygen, as an anti-knock additive

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