der Wasserstoff
Translation
hydrogen
Examples
Wasserstoff ist das leichteste Element.
Hydrogen is the lightest element.
Wasserstoff kann als sauberer Brennstoff dienen.
Hydrogen can serve as a clean fuel.
Grammar Patterns
((der Wasserstoff)) as a subject Hydrogen is a gas. Wasserstoff ist ein Gas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: None (it's a chemical element)
Etymology
From 'Wasser' (water) + 'Stoff' (substance). Literally 'water substance', because burning it produces water.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'stuff' that makes 'water'. The 'H' in H₂O.