Definition of hydrazine in English:
hydrazine
noun ˈhʌɪdrəziːnˈhaɪdrəˌzin
mass nounChemistry A colourless volatile alkaline liquid with powerful reducing properties, used in chemical synthesis and in some kinds of rocket fuels.
Chemical formula: N₂H₄
Example sentencesExamples
- The unusual microbes consume ammonia, producing hydrazine - better known as rocket fuel - in the process.
- Unlike Mars, where the thin Martian atmosphere allows for aerobraking maneuvers, all of the energy needed to move into a capture orbit must be brought along from Earth in the form of hydrazine or another type of fuel.
- The concerns centre on the various types of fuel carried, such as hydrazine, a toxic colourless liquid with an ammonia-like odour, which can burn the skin.
- They were fueled by hydrazine, and after the war it was available cheaply.
- And if there's enough hydrazine on board to continue orbiting Saturn and doing great science, I'm sure that the project will request extended mission funding.
Origin
Late 19th century: from hydrogen + azo- + -ine4.
Definition of hydrazine in US English:
hydrazine
nounˈhaɪdrəˌzinˈhīdrəˌzēn
Chemistry A colorless volatile alkaline liquid with powerful reducing properties, used in chemical synthesis and in some kinds of rocket fuels.
Chemical formula: N₂H₄
Example sentencesExamples
- And if there's enough hydrazine on board to continue orbiting Saturn and doing great science, I'm sure that the project will request extended mission funding.
- The unusual microbes consume ammonia, producing hydrazine - better known as rocket fuel - in the process.
- Unlike Mars, where the thin Martian atmosphere allows for aerobraking maneuvers, all of the energy needed to move into a capture orbit must be brought along from Earth in the form of hydrazine or another type of fuel.
- They were fueled by hydrazine, and after the war it was available cheaply.
- The concerns centre on the various types of fuel carried, such as hydrazine, a toxic colourless liquid with an ammonia-like odour, which can burn the skin.
Origin
Late 19th century: from hydrogen + azo- + -ine.