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helium

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhiːliəm/

helium means: A very light gas with no color or smell, used to fill balloons that float.

noun

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A very light gas with no color or smell, used to fill balloons that float.

  • The balloon is filled with helium.
  • We bought a small tank of helium.
  • Helium is lighter than the air around us.

Common phrases: helium balloon, helium gas, liquid helium

Questions about helium

What does helium mean?

A very light gas with no color or smell, used to fill balloons that float.

What is helium in other languages?

Türkçe: helyum · Español: helio · Français: hélium · Deutsch: Helium · Italiano: elio · 日本語: ヘリウム

How do you pronounce helium?

It is pronounced /ˈhiːliəm/.

How do you use helium in a sentence?

The balloon is filled with helium. We bought a small tank of helium.

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