hypergolisch
hypergolic (self-igniting upon contact)
English translations
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hypergolic
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine chemische Eigenschaft von Treibstoffen, die sich bei Kontakt selbst entzünden, ohne Zündquelle.
- English meaning
- Hypergolic
- Synonym
- selbstentzündlich
- German example
- Hypergolische Treibstoffe werden in Raketenantrieben verwendet.
- English example
- Hypergolic propellants are used in rocket engines.
Example sentences with “hypergolisch”
Der Treibstoff ist hypergolisch. (The propellant is hypergolic.)
Frequently asked questions
How do you use 'hypergolisch' in a sentence?
'Hypergolisch' is a technical adjective derived from Greek roots. It is used primarily in aerospace engineering to describe fuels that ignite spontaneously when mixed with an oxidizer.