A term used to represent replacement of
protium by
deuterium. The use of the word deuteration is also acceptable.
Source:
PAC, 1988, 60, 1115
(Names for hydrogen atoms, ions, and groups, and for reactions involving them (Recommendations
1988))
on page 1115
PAC, 1991, 63, 1541
(Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an
appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991))
on page 1556