HELIUM


Meaning of HELIUM in English

n. Chem. a colourless light inert gaseous element occurring in deposits of natural gas, used in airships and as a refrigerant. °Symb.: He.

[ Gk helios sun (having been first identified in the sun's atmosphere) ]

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