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hydrogen(H) (hiĀ“dro-jәn) a chemical element, atomic number 1, atomic weight 1.00797. It exists as the mass 1 isotope (protium, or light or ordinary hydrogen), mass 2 isotope (deuterium, heavy hydrogen), and mass 3 isotope (tritium). hydrogen cyanide
an extremely poisonous colorless liquid or gas, HCN, a decomposition product of various naturally occurring glycosides and
a common cause of cyanide poisoning. Inhalation of the gas can cause death within a minute. Called also hydrocyanic acid. heavy hydrogen
deuterium. hydrogen peroxide
H2O2, an antiseptic with a mildly antibacterial action. A 3 per cent solution foams on touching skin or mucous membrane and appears
to have a mechanical cleansing action. hydrogen sulfide
H2S, a poisonous gas with an offensive smell, released from decaying organic material, natural gas, petroleum, and sulfur deposits,
and sometimes used as a chemical reagent.
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