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deuterium Definition


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deuterium
noun
    1. chem.
      (symbol D) one of the three isotopes of hydrogen, being almost identical to the commonest isotope in its chemical properties, but with slightly different physical properties, eg boiling point. Also called heavy hydrogen. See also tritium.
Etymology: 1930s: from Greek deuteros second.



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