protium
noun
pro·ti·um
ˈprō-tē-əm 
ˈprō-shē-
: the ordinary light hydrogen isotope of atomic mass 1
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The fuel sources are far better than protium, but the extra neutrons are sprayed around and can cause problems.
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Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2022
Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2022
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protium
noun
pro·ti·um
ˈprōt-ē-əm
ˈprō-shē-
ˈprō-shē-
: the ordinary light hydrogen isotope of atomic mass 1
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