tritiated water
"Tritiated water" is water where one or both hydrogen atoms are replaced by tritium, a radioactive isotope, and is used in various scientific and environmental applications.
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Definition
C1Inorganic Chemistry
(technical, scientific)Water in which one or both hydrogen atoms are replaced by tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen.
Example
- Scientists use tritiated water in experiments to trace the movement of water in the environment.
C1Environmental Science
(technical, scientific)A form of water containing tritium, often found in natural water bodies, soil, and rock due to its radioactive properties.
Example
- Tritiated water is monitored in environmental studies to understand its distribution and impact.
C1Biomedical Research
(technical, scientific)Used as a tracer in scientific research because of its radioactive properties.
Example
- Researchers use tritiated water to study metabolic processes in living organisms.
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