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semi-heavy water

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A heavier form of water, containing one protium (normal hydrogen, 1H) and one deuterium (heavy hydrogen, 2H) atom (thus, 1H-2H-O).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: deuterated water

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: water, mul:H2O, substance

History

Etymology

From semi- + heavy water.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: полутежка вода (polutežka voda) — water containing protium and deuterium atom
  • Polish: półciężka woda — water containing protium and deuterium atom