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Deuteron (noun) means the atomic nucleus of deuterium, made up of one proton and one neutron.

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The atomic nucleus of deuterium, made up of one proton and one neutron.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from deutero- and -on. The prefix deutero- comes from deuterium, from Ancient Greek δεύτερος (deúteros, “second”).

Rhymes for deuteron

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"deuteron" (noun) means the atomic nucleus of deuterium, made up of one proton and one neutron.

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