Definitions for tritium
ˈtrɪt i əm, ˈtrɪʃ-, ˈtrɪʃ əmtri·tium

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1. tritiumnoun

   a radioactive isotope of hydrogen; atoms of tritium have three times the mass of ordinary hydrogen atoms

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1. tritiumnoun

   A radioactive isotope of the element hydrogen, (symbol T or ), having one proton and two neutrons.

2. tritiumnoun

   An atom of this isotope.

3. Etymology: From τρίτος.

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1. Tritium

   Tritium ( or , from Ancient Greek τρίτος (trítos) 'third') or hydrogen-3 (symbol T or 3H) is a rare and radioactive isotope of hydrogen with half-life about 12 years. The nucleus of tritium (t, sometimes called a triton) contains one proton and two neutrons, whereas the nucleus of the common isotope hydrogen-1 (protium) contains one proton and zero neutrons, and that of hydrogen-2 (deuterium) contains one proton and one neutron. Naturally occurring tritium is extremely rare on Earth. The atmosphere has only trace amounts, formed by the interaction of its gases with cosmic rays. It can be produced artificially by irradiating lithium metal or lithium-bearing ceramic pebbles in a nuclear reactor and is a low-abundance byproduct in normal operations of nuclear reactors. Tritium is used as the energy source in radioluminescent lights for watches, gun sights, numerous instruments and tools, and even novelty items such as self-illuminating key chains. It is used in a medical and scientific setting as a radioactive tracer. Tritium is also used as a nuclear fusion fuel, along with more abundant deuterium, in tokamak reactors and in hydrogen bombs.

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1. tritium

   Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen with a nucleus containing one proton and two neutrons. It is often used as a tracer in scientific research and in self-powered lighting devices. Since it's radioactive, it decays over time, emitting a weak form of radiation. It can also be a byproduct in nuclear reactors.

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1. Tritium

   Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. The nucleus of tritium contains one proton and two neutrons, whereas the nucleus of protium contains one proton and no neutrons. Naturally occurring tritium is extremely rare on Earth, where trace amounts are formed by the interaction of the atmosphere with cosmic rays. The name of this isotope is formed from the Greek word "tritos" meaning "third".

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tritium in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tritium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=tritium
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tritium
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tritium
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=tritium