Octane in a sentence as a noun

It's not "octane X" if it hasn't been refined in the right method.

Why didn't Mercedes just let the computer ****** the ignition timing to compensate for the lack of octane?

One of my favorites is the C240 Kompressor, which had a supercharged engine that blew up if you used a fuel that did not meet the octane requirements.

Hiding your identity from casual observers: trivial.\nHiding your identity from scrutiny by local law enforcement: straightforward.\nHiding your identity from scrutiny by federal agents: Tricky.\nHiding your identity from scrutiny by an international investigation after having pissed off several high octane intelligence agencies: impossible.

Octane definitions

noun

any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent