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A chemical element with the symbol H that is the lightest and most common element in the universe. It is a colorless and odorless gas.
Wasserstoff wird als sauberer Energieträger für die Zukunft angesehen.
Hydrogen is seen as a clean energy carrier for the future.
'Wasserstoff' (hydrogen) is a compound noun made up of 'Wasser' (water) and 'Stoff' (substance/material). The name comes from the fact that when hydrogen burns, water (H₂O) is produced.
Wasserstoff ist ein wichtiger Baustein von Wasser.
Hydrogen is an important building block of water.
The ending '-stoff' in German often refers to chemical elements or materials. When you see this ending, it is probably a substance, as in 'Sauerstoff' (oxygen) or 'Kohlenstoff' (carbon).
Sauerstoff und Wasserstoff sind Gase.
Oxygen and hydrogen are gases.
In the context of energy and technology, 'Wasserstoff' (hydrogen) is often used in fixed combinations. Typical phrases are 'mit Wasserstoff fahren' (to run on hydrogen), 'mit Wasserstoff betrieben' (powered by hydrogen), or 'Wasserstoff als Energieträger' (hydrogen as an energy carrier).
Dieses Auto wird mit Wasserstoff betrieben.
This car is powered by hydrogen.
oxygen
'Sauerstoff' and 'Wasserstoff' are both chemical elements, and both can occur as colorless and odorless gases. That is why the words can easily be confused, especially because both end in '-stoff'. 'Sauerstoff' is the substance that humans and many animals need for breathing. 'Wasserstoff' is a different element, very light and very common in the universe. For breathing and medicine, 'Sauerstoff' usually fits. In chemistry, energy, or when talking about the formation of water, you are more likely to hear 'Wasserstoff'.
Im Chemieunterricht lernen wir, dass Wasserstoff das leichteste Element ist.
In chemistry class, we learn that hydrogen is the lightest element.
Nach dem Lauf atmet Max tief ein, weil sein Körper mehr Sauerstoff braucht.
After the run, Max takes deep breaths because his body needs more oxygen.