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hidrógeno

hydrogen

noun ee-DROH-heh-noh Rare

Origin: From Greek hydro- (water) + -genes (generating), because it forms water when burned.

Usage Note

Hidrógeno is the lightest chemical element (H). Note the silent h and the stress on the second syllable. Hidrógeno verde (green hydrogen, produced by electrolysis using renewable energy) is a key term in current energy discourse.

Examples

"El hidrógeno es el elemento más abundante del universo."

Natural Translation

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe.

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