hydrogen

English

/ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/, /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən/

noun
Definitions
  • The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.00794.
  • Molecular hydrogen (H), a colourless, odourless and flammable gas at room temperature.
  • An atom of the element.
  • A sample of the element.

Etymology

Derived from French hydrogène (hydrogen) derived from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (water).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ὕδωρ

Gloss

water

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

水

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