Helium Synonyms

hēlē-əm
A very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. he
  2. atomic number 2

Words Related to Helium

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. periodic-table
  2. balloon
  3. liquefier
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Helium Sentence Examples

  • Helium is present in the atmosphere, of which it constitutes four parts in a million.

  • It dissolves readily in strong nitric acid, and the helium contained is thus liberated.

  • The conclusion which was originally drawn from this fact that helium is a mixture of two gases has not been confirmed, as one of the spectra of oxygen is similarly constituted.

  • Much the best practical source of helium is thorianite, a mineral imported from Ceylon for the manufacture of thoria.

  • A part of the helium contained in minerals can be extracted by heat or by grinding.

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