Helium Definition & Meaning

helium
noun
  1. a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas)

"Helium" in song lyrics

See how helium is used in real songs:

  • "But they mad, cuz I keep chickens gassed like helium"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot
  • "The second my halo ran outta helium"
    Aesop Rock — Battery
  • "On such equations, inflatin it, head like helium"
    Darkim Be Allah f/ Darik the Assassin, K-Bar Allah — Godzilla vs. King Kong

Usage tips for "helium"

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