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hypergolic

/hʌɪpəˈɡɒlɪk/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. (of a reactant, fuel, or propellant) Igniting spontaneously upon contact with an oxidiser.
  2. (of a reaction) Involving such a hypergolic agent.

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Sources

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