Definition

A colorless and corrosive liquid used mainly as a fuel in rockets and jets.

Example

Hydrazine is often used as a propellant in spacecraft.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of hydrazine?

Yeah, isn’t it used in rocket fuels?

Exactly! It’s a pretty interesting compound.

For sure, I read that it’s really powerful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hydrazine is formed from "hydra-" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water) and "-zine" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a class of compounds). The word refers to a chemical compound that contains nitrogen and is derived from water, indicating its relationship to hydrazine's structure and properties.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('hydra-') and a chemical compound ('-zine') to remember that hydrazine is a nitrogen-containing compound related to water.

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