Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deuter
noun
/ˈdjuːtər/
Definition
A hydrogen isotope with one proton and one neutron in its nucleus.
Examples
- The presence of deuter in water can be detected using mass spectrometry.
- Deuter is commonly used in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
- Scientists study deuter to understand various chemical and physical processes.
Meaning
Deuter is a stable isotope of hydrogen, often symbolized as ‘D’. It is heavier than regular hydrogen and is used in various scientific applications.
Synonyms
- heavy hydrogen
- hydrogen-2
