Hydrogen

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe, with atomic number 1. A colourless, odourless, highly flammable gas used in fuel cells and rocket fuel.

“Scientists are developing hydrogen fuel cells as a clean alternative to fossil fuels.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

Syllables

hy·dro·gen

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Wordle

Contains Y and GEN ending with three vowels - HYDRO root pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points; Y adds strategic value to this chemistry term

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