tritium
English
noun
Definitions
- (isotope) A radioactive isotope of the element hydrogen (symbol T or ) having one proton and two neutrons.
- An atom of this isotope.
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek τρίτος (third).
Origin
Ancient Greek
τρίτος
Gloss
third
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Cognates and derived terms
- antitritium English
- tauon English
- tritigenic English
- triton English
- tritium Dutch, Flemish
- τρίτος Ancient Greek
- トリチウム Japanese
- ट्राइटियम Hindi