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hassium.
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Other definitions for Hs (2 of 4)

h.s.1

abbreviation
in this sense.

Origin of h.s.

1
FromLatin hōc sensū

Other definitions for Hs (3 of 4)

h.s.2

abbreviation
(in prescriptions) at bedtime.

Origin of h.s.

2
From Latin hōrā somnī “at the hour of sleep”

Other definitions for Hs (4 of 4)

H.S.

abbreviation
High School.
British. Home Secretary.
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British Dictionary definitions for Hs

HS

abbreviation for
High School
(in Britain) Home Secretary
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Scientific definitions for Hs

Hs

The symbol for hassium.
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