high-octane
Americanadjective
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noting a gasoline with a relatively high octane number, characterized by high efficiency and freedom from knock.
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Informal. forceful or intense; dynamic; high-powered.
high-octane efforts to obliterate the competition.
adjective
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(of petrol) having a high octane number
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informal dynamic, forceful, or intense
high-octane drive and efficiency
Etymology
Origin of high-octane
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Over the years, the franchise has see-sawed between focusing on terror and high-octane action, with mixed results.
From BBC
Weisz has done everything from quirky indie films to prestige drama to high-octane action to Marvel.
From Los Angeles Times
Travelers headed to Melbourne, Australia, for the Formula One Australian Grand Prix will find a city that perfectly blends high-octane sport with a relaxed, coastal-urban lifestyle.
Fans of streaming hit Heated Rivalry have discovered a new obsession - the high-octane sport at the heart of the TV drama.
From BBC
He is also fueled by the high-octane power of having absolutely nothing else to do.
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