Deuterium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /djuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deuterium is a noun meaning (uncountable, physics) An isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron in each atom - 21H.
Meaning
(uncountable, physics) An isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron in each atom - 21H.
More Meanings
- (countable) An atom of this isotope.
Example Sentences
Heavy water is "heavy" because it contains deuterium.
There were about 80 deuteriums for every million protiums, and virtually no tritium.
Word Forms
- deuteriums
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tritium, deuteron, deutron, antideuterium, antideuteron, protium.
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