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protium

/ˈproʊtiəm/ noun · British & US
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What does protium mean?

noun

The lightest and most abundant isotope of hydrogen, consisting of one proton and one electron. It is the most common form of hydrogen in the universe.

Example

"The scientist studied the properties of protium in the lab."

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