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Recent Examples of coolant from the Web
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The biggest nuclear meltdown in U.S. history occurred in 1979 at Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania, when large amounts of radioactive coolant escaped into the atmosphere.
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The probable carcinogen, used as coolants and lubricants in electrical equipment, was banned in 1977.
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The probable carcinogen, used as coolants and lubricants in electrical equipment, was banned in 1977.
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Schwandt worked methodically, checking blue and red pressure gauges and adding coolant.
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The probable carcinogen, used as coolants and lubricants in electrical equipment, was banned in 1977.
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In the coolant system, a valve closed, causing water pressure to build.
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Precious coolant — dropped, exposing the uranium rods at least two feet below the top.
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A pre-dawn accident at the plant in 1979 enabled nuclear reactor coolant to escape, causing the core to overheat.
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First Known Use of coolant
1915
COOLANT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of coolant for English Language Learners
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: a liquid that is used to cool an engine or machine
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