Plural of hydrogen
regular plural
The plural of hydrogen is hydrogens.
Forms of hydrogen
| Singular | hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒ(ə)n/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | hydrogens |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Hydrogens in a sentence
- Those attached to primary carbons are classified as primary hydrogens, those on secondary carbons are secondary hydrogens, and those on tertiary carbons are tertiary hydrogens.1995, William H. Brown, “Alkanes and Cycloalkanes”, in Organic Chemistry, Fort Worth, Tex.; Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders College Publishing...
- A methane molecule is made up of a single carbon with four hydrogens.From the entry carbon
Meaning of hydrogen
- noun The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.008.
- noun An atom of this element.
- noun Molecular hydrogen (sense 1; symbol H₂), a colourless, odourless and flammable gas at room temperature.
Questions about the plural of hydrogen
- What is the plural of hydrogen?
- The plural of hydrogen is hydrogens.
- Is hydrogen countable?
- Hydrogen is a countable and uncountable noun.
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