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How to pronounce hydrogen
IPA transcription: ['haɪdɹədʒən]
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Noun
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a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
Usage examples
- MoS finds use as a hydrogenation catalyst for organic synthesis.
- Our latest hi-tech submarine is powered by hydrogen.
- Dehydrogenation also converts saturated fats to unsaturated fats.
- This promotes the binding of malate dehydrogenase to these substrates.
- The hydrogen gas escaped.
- The hydrogen sulphide is converted to sulphuric acid which is sold for industrial use.
- Beketov discovered displacement of metals from solutions of their salts by hydrogen under pressure.
- Its acid, chloroauric acid, is then heated to eliminate hydrogen chloride gas.
- An excess of ammonia helps minimise multiple substitution, and neutralises the hydrogen halide formed.
- The flowers and seed pods contain toxic hydrogen cyanide.