Hydrogen
(noun)
- A colorless, odorless, flammable gas that is the lightest of all known elements and is present in water, minerals, and all organic compounds.
- A chemical element with the symbol H and atomic number 1.
Origin:
The word hydrogen comes from the greek words hydro (water) and genes (generator) thus meaning the generator of water.
Examples:
- Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe.
- Hydrogen fuel cells are a potential source of clean energy.
- Hydrogen is used as a rocket propellant.
- Hydrogen can be produced from water by electrolysis.
- Hydrogen gas is used to inflate weather balloons.