Synonyms for
Hydrogen
Definition
Hydrogen is a chemical element with the symbol H and atomic number 1. It is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, constituting roughly 75% of all baryonic mass.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- atomic hydrogen
- gaseous hydrogen
- liquid hydrogen
- solid hydrogen
- heavy hydrogen
- deuterium
- hydrogen atom
- hydrogen bond
Word family
noun hydrogen
adjective hydrogenous
Usage note
Hydrogen is a chemical element and a scientific term. It does not have common antonyms or informal synonyms. Its primary use is in scientific and technical contexts.
Example sentences
- Hydrogen is a colorless, odorless gas.
- Hydrogen fuel cells are used to power electric cars.
- Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe.
- Hydrogen is highly flammable.
- Hydrogen is used to make ammonia.
Quotes
'Hydrogen is a light, odorless gas, which, given enough time, turns into people.' - Edward R. Harrison
'Hydrogen is a colorless, odorless gas that, given enough time, turns into people.' - Edward R. Harrison
'I believe that water is the only drink for a wise man; wine is not so noble a liquor...of great importance to the human race is the survival of the hydrogen bomb.' - George Orwell