hydrogenous
hydrogenous — adjective
- hydrogenouspositive
- more hydrogenouscomparative
- most hydrogenoussuperlative
1. describes a substance, material, or compound that includes hydrogen as part of i
describes a substance, material, or compound that includes hydrogen as part of its chemical structure.
The team tested a series of hydrogenous compounds to find a cleaner fuel source.
hydrogenous compounds — collocation in chemistry
Water is the most familiar hydrogenous substance on the planet.
hydrogenous + substance — attributive use
Dr. Okafor explained how hydrogenous minerals form near deep-sea vents.
These hydrogenous polymers can store energy better than traditional batteries.
The laboratory analysed the hydrogenous gases released during the chemical reaction.
- hydrogen-based
more common in informal and industry contexts; broader meaning (fuel made from hydrogen vs. containing hydrogen in molecular structure)
- hydrogen-rich
emphasises a high proportion of hydrogen, whereas 'hydrogenous' simply indicates the presence of hydrogen
- hydric
rare synonym used in mineralogy; narrower scope
- anhydrous
describes a substance that contains no water (not strictly opposite in chemistry, but often contrasted in mineral contexts)
文法句型
hydrogenous + noun
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in technical or scientific writing, especially chemistry and geology. It is not a common word in everyday conversation, where terms like "hydrogen-based" or "hydrogen-rich" are preferred.