hydrogen

noun

hy·dro·gen | \ ˈhī-drə-jən,

-dər-\

Definition of hydrogen

: a nonmetallic element that is the simplest and lightest of the elements, is normally a colorless odorless highly flammable diatomic gas, and is used especially in synthesis — see Chemical Elements Table — compare deuterium, tritium

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And liquid oxygen and hydrogen are on the mild end. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, "Bloodhound SSC: How do you build a car capable of 1,000mph?," 24 Nov. 2018 The lander’s engines are meant to run on liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen — the main chemical components of water. — Loren Grush, The Verge, "This is Lockheed Martin’s idea for a reusable lander that carries people and cargo to the Moon," 3 Oct. 2018 Launched today just west of Hamburg, the Coradia iLint trains are the very first in the world to create electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. — Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, "The World's First Hydrogen-Powered Train Just Arrived in Germany," 17 Sep. 2018 Semi-artificial photosynthesis, a relatively new field of study, aims to address those concerns by combining manmade technologies with biological processes in order to mimic nature’s method of splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen. — Fox News, "Scientists invent way to create 'unlimited renewable energy'," 7 Sep. 2018 An electrolyzer uses the current to spilt the water into hydrogen and oxygen. — Jack Stewart, WIRED, "The Funky Boat Circling the Planet on Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Gas," 5 July 2018 Ice harvested from the moon can be used to replenish oxygen supplies on the station, produce hydrogen fuel for spacecraft, and give astronauts fresh water to drink. — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, "Lockheed Martin Unveils Design for Lunar Lander," 3 Oct. 2018 Earlier this year, for example, NASA announced that Saturn’s moon Enceladus could support life thanks to the discovery of hydrogen. — Chris Ciaccia, Fox News, "Alien life on Saturn's moon? Dust storms on Titan spotted for the first time," 25 Sep. 2018 Unlike America, which gets most of its carbon dioxide from natural wells, 50% of Europe’s comes as a by-product of ammonia production; a further 30% stems from processes for making hydrogen and bioethanol. — The Economist, "Shortages of carbon dioxide in Europe may get worse," 5 July 2018

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hydrogen

noun

English Language Learners Definition of hydrogen

: a chemical element that has no color or smell and that is the simplest, lightest, and most common element

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hydrogen

noun

hy·dro·gen | \ ˈhī-drə-jən

Kids Definition of hydrogen

: a colorless, odorless, and tasteless flammable gas that is the lightest of the chemical elements

hydrogen

noun

hy·dro·gen | \ ˈhī-drə-jən

Medical Definition of hydrogen

: a nonmetallic element that is the simplest and lightest of the elements and that is normally a colorless odorless highly flammable diatomic gas —symbol H — see deuterium, tritium — Chemical Elements Table