coolant

noun

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

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Water is replaced with liquid sodium coolant, which melts at around 1,616 °F (880 °C) and is transparent to neutrons. David Szondy march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026 Atmus Filtration, which is based in Nashville, Tennessee, makes filters, coolant and chemical products. Dan Mangan, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 Subaru has a product to seal possible cylinder head gasket issues, and some manufacturers even build a sealer into their coolant formulas. John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026 Years ago, Honda/Acura would state replace coolant at 120,000 miles, timing belt at 105,000. Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coolant

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First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Mar. 2026.

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coolant

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

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