Protium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹəʊ.tiəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Protium is a noun meaning An atom of this isotope.
Meaning
An atom of this isotope.
More Meanings
- (physics) The lightest and most common isotope of hydrogen, having a single proton and no neutrons: 11H. It is the only stable nuclide with no neutrons.
Example Sentences
This radioactive decay leaves behind a protium as well.
So far there are no differences among the protiums extracted at various labs, except for concentration levels.
Word Forms
- protiums
Synonyms for protium
Depending on context, synonyms include hydrogen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proton, deuterium, protonium, hyperhydrogen, triproton, deutron.
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