coolant

noun

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

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According to a recall notice published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the instrument panel display fails to show critical safety information like engine coolant temperature or electric charge. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 2 June 2026 The company has designed the coolant flow through the bike's motor, frame, and battery rather than using conventional pipes and hoses to transport oil or coolant fluid. New Atlas, 27 May 2026 The coolant in these designs also acts as a neutron reflector, sending neutrons back to the core. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026 Motor oil helps regulate engine temperature and prevents wear, while coolant keeps things from overheating entirely. Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for coolant

Word History

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 3 Jun. 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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