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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

deuterium

/djuːˈtɪəriəm/ noun · British & US
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What does deuterium mean?

noun

A stable isotope of hydrogen with a nucleus containing one proton and one neutron. It is a rare isotope of hydrogen, making up about 0.0158% of natural hydrogen.

Example

"The scientist used deuterium to study the properties of hydrogen in the lab."

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