Hypergolic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hʌɪpɚˈɡɒlɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hypergolic is an adjective meaning (chemistry, aeronautics, of a reactant, fuel, or propellant) Igniting spontaneously upon contact with an oxidizer.
Meaning
(chemistry, aeronautics, of a reactant, fuel, or propellant) Igniting spontaneously upon contact with an oxidizer.
More Meanings
- (chemistry, aeronautics, of a reaction) Involving such a hypergolic agent.
- A hypergolic propellant; a hypergol.
Example Sentences
The chemical reaction range of hypergolic mixtures varies from slow and barely visible to an instantaneous and highly visible explosive force.
Although the LF₂-LH₂ cryogenic combination is hypergolic, the toxicity of the fuel and the products of combustion have made the use of this system impractical. In general, the commonly used hypergolic propellants are considered conventionally storable, that is, they do not need special refrigeration equipment to keep them liquid.
Word Forms
- hypergolics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include propellants, hyperoxidant, plosophoric, hyperoxidized, hypohalogeneous, glycidic.
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