Meaning of the word hydrogen in English

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hydrogen

US /ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən/
UK /ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən/
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Noun

a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gaseous element, the lightest of all elements, and the most abundant chemical substance in the universe, occurring in water and all organic compounds.

Example:
Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
Scientists are exploring hydrogen as a clean energy source.