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Cetane [1]

A structure of hydrocarbon molecules which exists in crude oil [2]. Cetane, when separated from crude, is a colorless liquid that can be added to motor fuel, particularly diesel [3] fuel, to improve its ignition quality.


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[1] https://testing.pei.org/wiki/cetane
[2] https://testing.pei.org/node/252
[3] https://testing.pei.org/node/253