Tetra-ethyl lead

Also known as: TEL

Tetra ethyl lead is a gasoline additive that was once widely used to improve gasoline octane.

Use of TEL has largely been eliminated worldwide due to the resulting buildup of lead in the environment that came with its widespread use.


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