pink hydrogen

[ pingk hahy-druh-juhn ]

noun

1. hydrogen that is produced through the electrolysis of water, using nuclear power as the source of electricity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pink hydrogen¹

First recorded in 2021

Example Sentences

Others will produce hydrogen from electrolyzers that rely on electricity from nuclear power plants—sometimes called “pink” hydrogen.

From Science Magazine

The nuke-powered fuel has its own color label: “pink” hydrogen.

From Washington Post