hypergolic

hy·per·gol·ic

adj \ˌhī-pər-ˈgä-lik\

Definition of HYPERGOLIC

1

: igniting upon contact of components without external aid (as a spark)

2

: of, relating to, or using hypergolic fuel

— hy·per·gol·i·cal·ly \-li-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Origin of HYPERGOLIC

German Hypergol a hypergolic fuel, probably from hyper- + erg- + -ol (hydrocarbon)

First Known Use: 1947

Rhymes with HYPERGOLIC

alcoholic, anabolic, apostolic, catabolic, diastolic, hyperbolic, melancholic, metabolic, painter's colic, parabolic, vitriolic, workaholic