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Deuterium Oxide.
Deuterium Oxide - as a noun
Water containing a substantial proportion of deuterium atoms, used in nuclear reactors
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heavy waterExample Sentences
"Researchers use deuterium oxide as a tracer in chemical reactions."
"The concentration of deuterium oxide in natural water sources is relatively low."
"Some organisms can tolerate higher levels of deuterium oxide than others."
"Exposure to high levels of deuterium oxide can be harmful to humans."
"Scientists use deuterium oxide to study protein folding and other biological processes."
