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deuterium oxide

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deuterium oxide
n.
An isotopic form of water with composition D2O, isolated for use as a moderator in certain nuclear reactors.
deuterium oxide
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) another name for heavy water
deuterium oxide
See heavy water.
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Noun1.deuterium oxide - water containing a substantial proportion of deuterium atoms, used in nuclear reactors
heavy water
moderator - any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors
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Deuterium oxide is thus two atomic mass units heavier than hydrogen oxide.
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