ScienceJuly 14, 2026

hydrazine

/ˈhaɪdrəziːn/

Definition

A highly reactive, colorless, and toxic liquid compound used as a high-energy rocket propellant.

Etymology

The word is a modern chemical formation derived from 'hydrogen' and the suffix '-azine,' which denotes a nitrogen-containing compound. It was coined by German chemist Emil Fischer in 1875.

In the news

The article mentions that technicians will load the Roman Space Telescope with 290 gallons of hydrazine fuel to power the spacecraft during its mission. The availability of this fuel is a key factor in determining how long the telescope can remain operational in orbit.

NASA's Roman Space Telescope set to unlock the universe's biggest mysteries

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