noun
Meaning 1
Water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen (protium) (thus, 2H2O); used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: deuterium oxide, deuterated water
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: water, mul:H2O, substance