ScienceAugust 10, 2026
hydrolox
HY-druh-loks
Definition
A propellant combination consisting of liquid hydrogen as the fuel and liquid oxygen as the oxidizer, commonly used in rocket engines.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau derived from 'hydro-' (referring to liquid hydrogen) and '-lox' (a standard aerospace acronym for liquid oxygen).
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the third stage of the Long March 7A rocket, highlighting the specific fuel technology involved in its design.
Chinese rocket explodes less than 90 seconds after liftoff (photos)
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