coolant

noun

cool·​ant ˈkü-lənt How to pronounce coolant (audio)
: a usually fluid cooling agent

Examples of coolant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That’s important not just to prevent air leaks, but to establish that the spacecraft can serve as a shelter-in-place haven in the event of an emergency like a sudden depressurization of the station, a fire, or a toxic ammonia leak from the coolant system used in the ISS’s American modules. Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 5 June 2024 The cold plates absorb heat by convection, transferring the heat to the coolant tube that runs through it. IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2024 These include rails for two 3.5-inch hard drives, grommets to keep the 2.5-inch drives in place via friction mounting, zip-style cable ties, power-supply extension and AC-input cables, and two hose clips to help keep the coolant hoses looking orderly. PCMAG, 30 May 2024 The Cybertruck is also proving to be a nightmare for many of the owners who decided to take the plunge on the divisive electric pickup, including a warrant that covers coolant leaks for the first 35 miles. Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for coolant 

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Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coolant was in 1915

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“Coolant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coolant. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

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coolant

noun
cool·​ant ˈkü-lənt How to pronounce coolant (audio)
: a usually fluid cooling substance

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