Meaning 1scientific; technical · 82%
The lightest chemical element, a colorless, odorless gas with the symbol H.
Natural examples
Wasserstoff kann in Brennstoffzellen Strom erzeugen.
Hydrogen can generate electricity in fuel cells.
Das Labor misst den Wasserstoff im Gasgemisch.
The laboratory measures hydrogen in the gas mixture.
Wasserstoff verbindet sich mit Sauerstoff zu Wasser.
Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water.
Usage note
Wasserstoff is masculine and uncountable. It occurs in many compounds; as an energy carrier, it must be produced and stored.
Mini-lesson: Wasserstoff
The lightest chemical element, a colorless, odorless gas with the symbol H. Wasserstoff is masculine and uncountable. It occurs in many compounds; as an energy carrier, it must be produced and stored.
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