protium
Meaning
- 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.
- An atom of this isotope.
Synonyms
protinium
protohydrogen
light hydrogen
Translations
Etymology
From proto- + -ium. From Ancient Greek πρῶτος (prôtos, “first”).
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