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hydrazine

/ˈhaɪdrəziːn/ noun · British & US
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What does hydrazine mean?

noun

A colorless, syrupy, or oily liquid used as a rocket propellant, in the production of plastics and some pharmaceuticals, and as a reducing agent in various chemical reactions.

Example

"The rocket's fuel system used a combination of liquid oxygen and hydrazine to achieve liftoff."

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