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gasohol

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Fuel blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline (E10)

grain alcohol

Biotechnology; Biofuel

See ‘Ethanol’

knock

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Engine sound that results from ignition of the compressed fuel-air mixture prior to the optimal moment

lignin

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Energy-rich material contained in biomass that can be used for boiler fuel

methyl esters

Biotechnology; Biofuel

See ‘Biodiesel’

methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE)

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Ether created from methanol that can increase octane and decrease the volatility of gasoline, decreasing evaporation and smog formation

octane

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Measure of a fuel’s resistance to self-ignition (see ‘Knock’)