brown hydrogen

[broun hahy-druh-juhn]

noun

1. hydrogen that is produced by breaking down coal, especially lignite, with steam and oxygen, releasing high amounts of carbon into the atmosphere.

Word History and Origins

Origin of brown hydrogen¹

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

Hydrogen made using coal power is often called “black” or “brown” hydrogen.

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