hydrazine

hydrazine Definition

hy·dra·zine (hī′drə zēn′, -zin)

noun

a colorless, corrosive, liquid base, HNNH, used as a jet and rocket fuel, a reducing agent, antioxidant, etc.

Etymology: hydr(o)- + azine

hydrazine Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

sulfate: This fatal complication must be considered in anyone taking or contemplating the use of hydrazine sulfate.

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