Tritium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹɪt.i.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tritium is a noun meaning (physics) A radioactive isotope of the element hydrogen (symbol T, ³H or 31H) having one proton and two neutrons.
Meaning
(physics) A radioactive isotope of the element hydrogen (symbol T, ³H or 31H) having one proton and two neutrons.
More Meanings
- An atom of this isotope.
Example Sentences
Electrochemical polymerization of the 1,2-tritiated monomer produced a polymer in which all of the tritiums were eliminated except for those located at the ends of the chains
Word Forms
- tritiums
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deuterium, uranium, label, triton, trideuterium, quadrium.
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