hydrides

/ˈhaɪdraɪdz/

Meanings

noun

A compound of hydrogen with a more electropositive element.

Examples :

"Many metal hydrides are being researched as potential materials for storing hydrogen fuel in cars. "

Related Words

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

researched verb

/rɪˈsɜːtʃt/ /riˈsɜːrtʃt/

To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.

"Example Sentence: "Maria researched different universities before applying to college to find the best fit for her interests." "

metal noun

/ˈmɛtəl/ [ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩]

(heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from.

"The mining company explored for metal ores in the remote mountain ranges. "

storing verb

/ˈstɔːrɪŋ/ /ˈstoʊrɪŋ/

To keep (something) while not in use, generally in a place meant for that purpose.

"We are storing the winter clothes in the attic until next year. "

being noun

/ˈbiːɪŋ/ /ˈbiŋ/

A living creature.

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

hydrogen noun

/ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən/

The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.00794.

"Hydrogen is the simplest chemical element, with only one proton in its atom. "

with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

electropositive noun

/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈpɑzətɪv/ /iˌlɛktroʊˈpɑzətɪv/

A body which passes to the negative pole in electrolysis.

"In the electrolysis of saltwater, the electropositive (sodium ion) migrates to the negatively charged cathode. "

materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

potential noun

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."

more adverb

/ˈmɔː/ /ˈmɔɹ/

To a greater degree or extent.

"I could no more climb that than fly!"