How to Pronounce "deuterium"
word
duˈtiɹiəm
doo-TEER-ee-um
djuːtˈiəɹɪəm
dyoo-TEE-uh-ree-um
Definition
Deuterium is a form of hydrogen atom that has one proton and one neutron in its nucleus. It is also called heavy hydrogen and is used in scientific research, nuclear reactors, and some types of fuel.
IPA Transcription
American English
duˈtiɹiəm
British English
djuːtˈiəɹɪəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
doo-TEER-ee-um
UK
dyoo-TEE-uh-ree-um
Listen in Context
Deuterium is a type of hydrogen atom with one neutron.
Scientists use deuterium in some nuclear reactors.
Deuterium is sometimes called heavy hydrogen.
They separated the deuterium from regular hydrogen during the experiment.