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leaded gasoline

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leaded gasoline [′led·əd ′gas·ə‚lēn]
(materials)
Motor gasoline into which a small amount of TEL (tetraethyllead) has been added to increase octane number or rating.
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Ms Kinawy said: "Rats exposed to unleaded gasoline showed indications of increased damage caused by free radicals and altered levels of neurotransmitters in the brain cortex region, in comparison with the control or leaded gasoline groups.
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Kinawy said: "Rats exposed to unleaded gasoline showed indications of increased damage caused by free radicals and altered levels of neurotransmitters in the brain cortex region, in comparison with the control or leaded gasoline groups.
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Because leaded gasoline is no longer sold in the United States, owners of these types of vehicles need to buy lead substitute additives (around $2-$5 per bottle).
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