Meaning of the word helium in English

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helium

US /ˈhiː.li.əm/
UK /ˈhiː.li.əm/
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Noun

the chemical element of atomic number 2, a light, colorless, inert gaseous element. It is the second lightest element in the universe.

Example:
Balloons filled with helium float because it is lighter than air.
Liquid helium is used in cryogenics.