heavy water

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heavy water (uncountable)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) Water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen (protium); used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.

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  1. ^ “IUPAC: Provisional Recommendations: Chemical Nomenclature and Structure Representation Division”, IR-3.3.2
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