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hydrazine /hy·dra·zine/ (hi´drah-zēn) a toxic, irritant, carcinogenic, gaseous diamine, H2N·NH2, or any of its substitution derivatives. hydrazine a gaseous diamine, H4N2, or any of its substitution derivatives. hydrazine sulfate an inhibitor of gluconeogenesis; used as an appetite stimulant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| NASA studies favored liquid-oxygen/methane propulsion for the new spacecraft because it eliminates the need for special ground-handling procedures associated with traditional -- and dangerous -- nitrogen tetroxide and monomethyl hydrazine propulsion systems. For using a comprehensive creative acquisition strategy that resulted in competition for the first time in over 25 years in the award of the government's hydrazine requirements. The orbiter's fuel system and storage tank, which holds 379 gallons of hydrazine, is made of titanium and costs around $500,000. |
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