Meaning | A fluid agent (gas or liquid / liquid) that produces cooling; especially one used to cool a system by transferring heat away from one part to another. |
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Examples | - "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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Broader | agent | A substance that exerts some force or effect |
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fluid | A substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure |
Spanish | líquido refrigerante, refrigerante |
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Catalan | líquid refrigerant, refrigerant |
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Verbs | cool | loose heat |
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cool | make cool or cooler |