Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heliox

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: he-liox
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A mixture of helium and oxygen used as a breathing gas.

Uncountable

Etymology

Blend of heli(um) + ox(ygen).

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

heliair nitrox trimix

Questions

What does heliox mean?: A mixture of helium and oxygen used as a breathing gas.
Where does heliox come from?: Blend of heli(um) + ox(ygen).

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