NOUN | substance | heavy water, deuterium oxide | water containing a substantial proportion of deuterium atoms, used in nuclear reactors |
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Meaning | water containing a substantial proportion of deuterium atoms, used in nuclear reactors. | |
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Synonym | deuterium oxide | |
Broader | moderator | Any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors |
Spanish | agua pesada, óxido de deuterio | |
Catalan | aigua pesant, òxid de deuteri |
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