deuterate

deuterate
v.tr. replace the usual isotope of hydrogen in (a substance) by deuterium.
Derivatives:
deuteration n.

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\\ˈd(y)üd.əˌrāt\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: deuterium + -ate (IV)
: to introduce deuterium into (a compound)

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/dooh"teuh rayt', dyooh"-/, v.t., deuterated, deuterating. Chem.
to add deuterium to (a chemical compound).
[DEUTER(IUM) + -ATE1]

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deuˈterate transitive verb
To add deuterium to, or to replace hydrogen by deuterium in (molecules)
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Main Entry:deuter-

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