coolant

/ˈkulənt/
/ˈkulənt/
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Other forms: coolants

Definitions of coolant
  1. noun
    a fluid agent (gas or liquid) that produces cooling; especially one used to cool a system by transferring heat away from one part to another
    “he added more coolant to the car's radiator”
    “the atomic reactor used a gas coolant”
    “lathe operators use an emulsion of oil and water as a coolant for the cutting tool”
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    type of:
    agent
    a substance that exerts some force or effect
    fluid
    a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
Pronunciation
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/ˈkulənt/
UK
/ˈkulənt/
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