Synonyms for helium
ˈhi li əmhe·li·um

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1. heliumnoun

   Synonyms:
   packaging gas, E939

2. heliumnoun

   A colorless and inert gas, and the second lightest chemical element (symbol He) with an atomic number of 2 and atomic weight of 4.002602.

   Synonyms:
   E939, packaging gas

3. heliumnoun

   A form or sample of the element.

   Synonyms:
   E939, packaging gas

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1. helium, He, atomic number 2noun

   a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas)

   Synonyms:
   atomic number 2

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1. Mario Damasso:

   Not habitable at all, I would say, since we predict with back of the envelope calculation its temperature to be around 40 Kelvin, we have no clue on the actual planet structure and composition, although we can likely imagine that it has an extended atmosphere made mostly of [hydrogen]and [helium].

2. Amanda Gintoft:

   Our helium supply is a strategic priority.

3. Christopher Mankovich:

   The fuzzy cores are like a sludge, the hydrogen and helium gas in the planet gradually mix with more and more ice and rock as you move toward the planet's center. It's a bit like parts of Earth's oceans where the saltiness increases as you get to deeper and deeper levels, creating a stable configuration.

4. Bo Sears:

   I believe southwest Saskatchewan (and) southeast Alberta to be prolific future helium producers.

5. Ian Crawford:

   It doesn't make sense, the whole helium-3 argument.