The term MOST-Likely used to describe the event where air-fuel mixture self-ignites due to increased pressure in the cylinder is:
A) noise
B) preignition
C) detonation
D) dieseling

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Detonation occurs when the air-fuel mixture in an engine's cylinder ignites due to the high pressure and temperature in the cylinder rather than being ignited by the spark plug. This can cause a knocking or pinging noise and is harmful to the engine.

The Term MOST-Likely Used to Describe the Event Where Air-Fuel