deuterate

[doo-tuh-reyt, dyoo-]

verb (used with object), deu·ter·at·ed, deu·ter·at·ing. Chemistry.

to add deuterium to (a chemical compound).

Origin of deuterate

deuter(ium) + -ate¹

Related formsdeu·ter·a·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for deuterate

deuterate

verb

to treat or combine with deuterium

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