metallic hydrogen
A degenerate matter phase of hydrogen that is electrically conductiveA degenerate matter phase of hydrogen that is electrically conductive; formed under extreme pressure
» Jupiter does not have a molten metal core; instead, its magnetic field is created by a core of compressed liquid metallic hydrogen.
Der Jupiter hat keinen Kern aus geschmolzenem Metall. Sein Magnetfeld rührt stattdessen von einem Kern aus verdichtetem, flüssigem, metallischem Wasserstoff. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
У Юпитера нет расплавленного металлического ядра; его магнитное поле создаётся ядром, состоящим из сжатого жидкого металлического водорода. — Selena777
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1 senses(uncountable)A degenerate matter phase of hydrogen that is electrically conductive; formed under extreme pressure
Examples
1 sentencesJupiter does not have a molten metal core; instead, its magnetic field is created by a core of compressed liquid metallic hydrogen.
ruУ Юпитера нет расплавленного металлического ядра; его магнитное поле создаётся ядром, состоящим из сжатого жидкого металлического водорода. — Selena777
deDer Jupiter hat keinen Kern aus geschmolzenem Metall. Sein Magnetfeld rührt stattdessen von einem Kern aus verdichtetem, flüssigem, metallischem Wasserstoff. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Origin
From metallic + hydrogen. From hydrogen being like a metal, having free-roaming electronsFrom metallic + hydrogen. From hydrogen being like a metal, having free-roaming electrons that support electrical conductivity.
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Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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