coolant

noun

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

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Traditional marine reactors place steam generators and coolant pumps outside the main vessel, linking them with large pipes. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 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 The Danube has fallen to record lows after successive European heatwaves, wreaking havoc on both Romanian and Hungarian reactors that rely on the river for coolant. — semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coolant

Word History

Etymology

cool entry 2 + -ant entry 1

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 1 Sep. 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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