deuterium meaning
UK US /duˈtiriəm/ 4 syllables
deuterium (noun): an isotope of hydrogen which has one neutron (as opposed to zero neutrons in hydrogen).
Definition of deuterium
- an isotope of hydrogen which has one neutron (as opposed to zero neutrons in hydrogen)
Synonyms: heavy hydrogen
Type of: hydrogen atom, isotope
How to pronounce deuterium
deuterium is pronounced /duˈtiriəm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in UM · 9-letter words
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