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hydrogen

/ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a very light gas that has no color or smell and is one of the elements that makes water.

When to Use

📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical📰News & Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

Hydrogen is the most common element in the universe.

Some cars now run on hydrogen instead of gasoline.

Full Definition

The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.00794.

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hydrogenoushydrogenatehydrogenation