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tritium

/ˈtraɪtiəm/ noun · British & US
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What does tritium mean?

noun

A rare and radioactive isotope of hydrogen, with the atomic number 3. It is a gas at room temperature and is used in some applications, such as self-powered lighting devices.

Example

"The scientist studied the properties of tritium in the laboratory."

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