noun
Uncommon
coolant
KOO-luhnt
Coolant (noun) means a liquid or gas used to absorb and carry away heat from a machine or system. Example: “Check the coolant level in your car's radiator every few months.”
noun
1
A liquid or gas used to absorb and carry away heat from a machine or system.
"Check the coolant level in your car's radiator every few months."
"The reactor uses water as its coolant."
How to use coolant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fluid whose job is to soak up heat and keep an engine or machine from overheating.
Common pairings
engine coolant
coolant leak
top up the coolant
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Word forms
- Plural
- coolants
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Check the _____ level in your car's radiator every few months.
Etymology
Built from cool plus the suffix -ant, which typically marks a substance that performs an action (compare "lubricant," "deodorant").
Frequently asked questions
What does “coolant” mean?
The word “coolant” means a liquid or gas used to absorb and carry away heat from a machine or system. In plain terms, a fluid whose job is to soak up heat and keep an engine or machine from overheating.
How do you pronounce “coolant”?
“Coolant” is pronounced KOO-luhnt (/ˈkuːlənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “coolant” in a sentence?
Here is “coolant” used in a sentence: “Check the coolant level in your car's radiator every few months.”
What part of speech is “coolant”?
“Coolant” is a noun.
Is “coolant” a common word?
“Coolant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
