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deuterium oxide::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | heavy water |
| Type of | moderator |
Examples of deuterium oxide
deuterium oxide
Prized for its purity, Norwegian heavy water, or deuterium oxide, is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors and to produce plutonium, an ingredient in nuclear bombs.
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Since its reactors were moderated with heavy water, deuterium oxide, it also made deuterium for booster gas and for Y-12 to use in making lithium-6 deuteride.
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