Protium
/ˈpɹoʊ.tiəm/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
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Noun
- 1 The lightest and most common isotope of hydrogen, having a single proton and no neutrons: ¹₁H. It is the only stable nuclide with no neutrons.
"So far there are no differences among the protiums extracted at various labs, except for concentration levels."
- 2 An atom of this isotope.
"This radioactive decay leaves behind a protium as well."
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More examples"So far there are no differences among the protiums extracted at various labs, except for concentration levels."
Etymology
From proto- + -ium. From Ancient Greek πρῶτος (prôtos, “first”).