Definition

Relating to or occurring every eight days.

Example

The octan schedule for the meetings was set to repeat every eight days.

Conversation

Did you know that the festival happens on an octan schedule?

Really? I had no idea it was that frequent!

Yeah, it’s every eight days, which is pretty cool.

That means we can enjoy it a lot more often!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Octan** → It is formed from "octa-" (from Greek *okto*, meaning eight) and "-ane" (a suffix used in organic chemistry to denote saturated hydrocarbons). The word "octan" refers to a hydrocarbon with eight carbon atoms in its structure.

Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'octa-' meaning eight, which helps you remember that 'octan' is a hydrocarbon with eight carbon atoms.

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