Meaning of the word helium in English
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helium
US /ˈhiː.li.əm/
UK /ˈhiː.li.əm/
Noun
the chemical element of atomic number 2, a light, colorless, inert gaseous element. It is the second lightest element in the universe.
Example:
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Balloons filled with helium float because it is lighter than air.
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Liquid helium is used in cryogenics.