hydrogen

[ˈhaɪdrədʒən]

hydrogen Definition

  • 1a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas, the chemical element of atomic number 1.
  • 2the lightest element and the most abundant element in the universe, used chiefly as a fuel in nuclear reactors and as a constituent of rocket fuel.

Using hydrogen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hydrogen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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    Hydrogen is used as a fuel in rockets.

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    Hydrogen is the lightest element in the periodic table.

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    Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe.

hydrogen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hydrogen

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Summary: hydrogen in Brief

The term 'hydrogen' [ˈhaɪdrədʒən] refers to a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas, the chemical element of atomic number 1. It is the lightest element and the most abundant element in the universe, used chiefly as a fuel in nuclear reactors and as a constituent of rocket fuel.

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