green hydrogen

noun

: hydrogen that is produced by splitting water into its two components of hydrogen and oxygen using a renewable energy source (such as wind or solar)

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First Known Use

2002, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of green hydrogen was in 2002

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“Green hydrogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20hydrogen. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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