TEL

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005915",
  "term": "TEL",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Tetraethyllead: An organometallic compound historically used as a gasoline additive to increase octane ratings and prevent engine knocking. Its use significantly reduced engine wear and allowed for higher compression ratios. TEL was phased out of gasoline due to its toxicity and environmental impact, particularly its contribution to lead pollution.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "TEL",
    "es": "TEL",
    "fr": "TEL"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tel/"
}