deuteride

/ˈduːtəraɪd/
noun
  1. A chemical compound that contains deuterium (a heavy form of hydrogen) bonded to another element.
    • The lab synthesized a lithium deuteride for the experiment.
    • Calcium deuteride is used in some nuclear research applications.
    • Scientists study metal deuterides to understand hydrogen storage.
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