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.
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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