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| Id | http://www.radlex.org/RID/RID11764
http://www.radlex.org/RID/RID11764
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| Preferred Name | helium |
| Definitions |
Helium. A noble gas with the atomic symbol He, atomic number 2, and atomic weight 4.003. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is not combustible and does not support combustion. It was first detected in the sun and is now obtained from natural gas. Medically it is used as a diluent for other gases, being especially useful with oxygen in the treatment of certain cases of respiratory obstruction, and as a vehicle for general anesthetics. (Dorland, 27th ed) [MeSH]
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He
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| Type | http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class |
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RID11764
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helium
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He
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C0018880
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| Comment |
Period1, Group=18, Z=2
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RID1:RID11764
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helium
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| Definition |
Helium. A noble gas with the atomic symbol He, atomic number 2, and atomic weight 4.003. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is not combustible and does not support combustion. It was first detected in the sun and is now obtained from natural gas. Medically it is used as a diluent for other gases, being especially useful with oxygen in the treatment of certain cases of respiratory obstruction, and as a vehicle for general anesthetics. (Dorland, 27th ed) [MeSH]
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