Thread: Compression vs. ignition timming
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Old 09-30-2010, 12:39 AM   #6 (permalink)
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...gasoline only requires about 30 millijoules of energy (Watt-seconds) for ignition, hence it's "high flamability."

...which is *why* things are added to the fuel to increase its octane-rating (resistance to self-detonation).
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