hydrazine
/ˈhaɪdrəziːn/Definitions
1. noun
a colourless syrupy poisonous liquid used as a rocket fuel and as a reducing agent.
“The spacecraft ran on a combination of kerosene and hydrazine.”
2. chemistry
a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen, NH2NH2, used in the manufacture of rubber and in rocket propulsion.
“Hydrazine is a key component in the production of certain types of polymers.”
3. noun
a poisonous colourless syrupy liquid used as an antiseptic and a reducing agent.
“Hydrazine is used to treat certain fungal infections.”