metallic hydrogen

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What does metallic hydrogen mean?

a degenerate matter phase of hydrogen that is electrically conductive; formed under extreme pressure

Where does metallic hydrogen come from?

From metallic + hydrogen. From hydrogen being like a metal, having free-roaming electrons that support electrical conductivity.

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