heavy-water

A form of heavy water — Water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen (protium) (thus, ²H₂O); used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.

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Meanings

nounheavy-water (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of heavy water.
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