hydrogen
Translation
hydrogen
Examples
Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen.
Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen.
Hydrogen is the lightest element.
Hydrogen is the lightest element.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a chemical element Hydrogen is the first element in the periodic table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Related: oxygen, helium
Etymology
From Greek 'hydro-' (water) and '-gen' (producing). It literally means 'water-former'.
Memory Tips
Think of the chemical formula for water, H₂O. The 'H' stands for hydrogen.