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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