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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Deuterium Deuterium The term 'Deuterium' as it applies to the area of fusion can be defined as 'A heavy isotope of hydrogen whose nucleus contains both a neutron and a proton. The simplest fusion reaction to produce in a fusion reactor consists of fusing deuterium with tritium (see 'tritium' below)'. The term 'Deuterium' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' An isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron in the nucleus. '. Previous 5 Terms: Deterministic effect Detonating cord Detonation Detonator Detritus Next 5 Terms: Deuteron Developing countries Developing Gale-Storm Development Development easement About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.