protium

noun

pro·​ti·​um ˈprō-tē-əm How to pronounce protium (audio)
ˈprō-shē-
: the ordinary light hydrogen isotope of atomic mass 1

Examples of protium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The fuel sources are far better than protium, but the extra neutrons are sprayed around and can cause problems. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek prōtos first

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of protium was in 1933

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“Protium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protium. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

protium

noun
pro·​ti·​um ˈprōt-ē-əm How to pronounce protium (audio) ˈprō-shē- How to pronounce protium (audio)
: the ordinary light hydrogen isotope of atomic mass 1

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