deuterated, a.
(ˈdjuːtəreɪtɛd)
[f. deuterium + -ate2 + -ed2.]
Containing deuterium; having had an atom of ordinary hydrogen replaced by one of heavy hydrogen (deuterium). So deuteˈration, the process of substituting a deuterium atom for an ordinary hydrogen atom in a molecule.
| 1947 Nature 11 Jan. 62/2 The Raman spectra of deuterated methyl halides. 1955 Trans. Faraday Soc. LI. 620 Data are given for all the partially deuterated species of methyl cyanide and methyl acetylene. 1956 Nature 31 Mar. 629/1 The effects of deuteration on biological activity. 1967 New Scientist 29 June 780/2 As such catalysts are normally used to promote reaction between hydrogen and organic molecules their efficiency in deuteration is not surprising. 1971 Nature 7 May 30/2 All the samples of lunar fines examined release CD4 when treated with deuterated acids. |