coolant

noun

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

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Tried-and-true, old-school nuclear plants typically function with light-water reactors—using ordinary water both to create pressure and serve as the reactor’s coolant. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026 According to The South China Morning Post (SCMP), this new process is not a new refrigerant or magic coolant. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026 Then hydrogen leaks arose during the third rehearsal, which led to NASA not only changing the way in which liquid hydrogen is loaded, but also modifying the ground umbilical plates that send power, coolant, fuel and communications to the rocket, according to Blackwell-Thompson. Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Signs of an issue could include coolant spots on the ground, loss of cabin heat, powertrain unit overheating or a warning for a low coolant level, the documents noted. Clara McMichael, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coolant

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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 16 Feb. 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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