English Explanatory Dictionary

semi-heavy water

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

semi-heavy water semiheavy water

Etymology

From semi- + heavy water.

Synonyms

deuterated water
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