Translation guide
Deuterium is a stable isotope of hydrogen. In Japanese, it is primarily referred to by its scientific name, with a few variations in writing and context.
The standard term for deuterium in scientific and technical contexts.
The most common and standard Japanese term for deuterium, used in chemistry and physics. Literally 'heavy hydrogen'.
The chemical symbol for deuterium, used in formulas and equations.
The chemical symbol D is used internationally and understood in Japanese scientific writing.
Deuterium is a stable isotope of hydrogen.
Katakana rendering of the English word, used in some scientific contexts or when emphasizing the foreign origin.
Deuterium is being researched as a fuel for nuclear fusion.
An alternative katakana spelling, less common than デューテリウム.
ジュウテリウム is a rarely used notation.
D₂O is called heavy water.
The isotopic notation for deuterium, also used in Japanese scientific contexts.
The nucleus of ²H is called a deuteron.