h (Meaning)
h (n)
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
the constant of proportionality relating the energy of a photon to its frequency; approximately 6.626 x 10^-34 joule-second
the 8th letter of the Roman alphabet
(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure
h ()
the eighth letter of the English alphabet, is classed among the consonants, and is formed with the mouth organs in the same position as that of the succeeding vowel. It is used with certain consonants to form digraphs representing sounds which are not found in the alphabet, as sh, th, /, as in shall, thing, /ine (for zh see /274); also, to modify the sounds of some other letters, as when placed after c and p, with the former of which it represents a compound sound like that of tsh, as in charm (written also tch as in catch), with the latter, the sound of f, as in phase, phantom. In some words, mostly derived or introduced from foreign languages, h following c and g indicates that those consonants have the hard sound before e, i, and y, as in chemistry, chiromancy, chyle, Ghent, Ghibelline, etc.; in some others, ch has the sound of sh, as in chicane. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 153, 179, 181-3, 237-8.
The seventh degree in the diatonic scale, being used by the Germans for B natural. See B.
Synonyms & Antonyms of h
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h Sentence Examples
- The hallowed halls of the library held a hush that was almost holy.
- The humble abode was filled with warmth and laughter.
- The injured hiker was in a hospital, his wounds being hastily bandaged.
- The hapless child wandered around the park, lost and alone.
- The hawk soared high above the hills, its keen eyes scanning the terrain below.
- The haughty princess refused to entertain the idea of marrying her suitor.
- The hearty meal was a welcome sight after a long day of travel.
- The harried mother rushed to get her children ready for school.
- The harmonic sounds of the choir filled the cathedral.
- The hesitant student raised her hand, unsure of the answer.
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a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in
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The hallowed halls of the library held a hush that was almost holy.
The humble abode was filled with warmth and laughter.
The injured hiker was in a hospital, his wounds being hastily bandaged.
The hapless child wandered around the park, lost and alone.
