deuterated water
"Deuterated water" is a form of water where hydrogen atoms are replaced by deuterium, a heavier isotope of hydrogen, resulting in different physical and chemical properties.
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Definition
C2Inorganic Chemistry
(technical, academic)Water where one or both hydrogen atoms are replaced by deuterium, making it heavier than regular water.
Example
- Deuterated water is often used in nuclear reactors as a neutron moderator.
- Researchers use deuterated water in various spectroscopic studies due to its unique properties.
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