Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: helispheric
Next word: helix
Definition of: helium
(hē′lē·əm) noun
A chemically inert, odorless, colorless, gaseous element (symbol He, atomic number 2) having a boiling point near absolute zero, found in natural gas deposits and comprising only about 5 parts per million of the atmosphere but the second most abundant element, after hydrogen, in the universe. See PERIODIC TABLE. [<NL <Gk. hēlios sun]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: