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Helium (Noun)

Meaning

A very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas).

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Helium is used to fill balloons because of its lightness and lifting power in air.
  • A team of scientists studied the properties of helium to understand its unique characteristics.
  • Party stores sell helium-filled balloons for special occasions like birthdays and weddings.
  • Inhaling helium temporarily changes the sound of a person's voice, often creating a squeaky or high-pitched tone.
  • Natural gas fields in Texas contain significant amounts of helium that can be extracted and used for various purposes.

Synonyms

  • He
  • Atomic Number 2

Hypernyms

  • Inert Gas
  • Element
  • Argonon
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