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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However, work is continuing on other parts of NEOM, including the ski resort Trojena, an industrial city and port called Oxagon, and the world’s largest green hydrogen plant. Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026

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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 30 Jan. 2026.

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