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Deuterium
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deuterium
Ein stabiles Isotop des Wasserstoffs mit einem Proton und einem Neutron.
Deuterium wird in der Kernphysik und in der Chemie verwendet.Use Deuterium in scientific and technical contexts; in everyday language, learners more often see heavy hydrogen or the chemical symbol D in compounds such as D2O.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Deuterium mean in English?
Deuterium means deuterium, a stable isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron.
Is Deuterium the same as heavy hydrogen?
Yes, deuterium is commonly called heavy hydrogen because it is a heavier isotope of hydrogen.
How is Deuterium used in a sentence?
You can say: "Deuterium is used in nuclear research and in some chemical studies."