Definition

Describing a compound that has some of its usual hydrogen replaced with a heavier form called deuterium.

Example

The researchers used deuterated solvents in their experiments to improve the accuracy of the results.

Conversation

Have you heard about deuterated compounds in chemistry?

Yeah, they replace normal hydrogen with the heavier isotope, right?

Exactly! I find it fascinating how it changes the properties of substances.

Totally! It’s amazing how small changes can have such big effects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deuterated → It is formed from "deuterium" (from Greek "deuteros", meaning second) and the suffix "-ated" (indicating a process or condition). The term "deuterated" refers to a substance that has been modified to contain deuterium, the second isotope of hydrogen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'second' ('deuteros') to remember that 'deuterated' means a substance that has been changed to include the second form of hydrogen.

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