ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Helium

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhiː.li.əm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Helium is a noun meaning (countable) A form or sample of the element.

Meaning

(countable) A form or sample of the element.

More Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The second-lightest chemical element (symbol He), with an atomic number of 2 and atomic weight of 4.002602, a colorless, odorless and inert noble gas.

Example Sentences

It was an enormous balloon filled with helium, that elemental gas forged from hydrogen in the nuclear furnace of the stars.

Word Forms

Synonyms for helium

Depending on context, synonyms include he.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include he, neon, gas, superfluid, coolant, cryogen.

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