: a usually fluid cooling agent

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These microscopic ceramic coatings act as individual containment structures that withstand extreme temperatures without melting, eliminating the need for complex, active emergency coolant pumps. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 Marquez says to check the level of coolant, which keeps the car from getting too hot in the summer, only when the engine is cold. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 Mixing different coolant chemistries can reduce corrosion protection and shorten coolant life. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coolant

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 12 Sep. 2026.

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: a usually fluid cooling substance

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