semi-heavy water en · NOUN
Etymology
From semi- + heavy water.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A heavier form of water, containing one protium (normal hydrogen, ¹H) and one deuterium (heavy hydrogen, ²H) atom (thus, ¹H-²H-O).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| semiheavy water | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
light water · deuterated water · super-heavy water · heavy water
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Translations (2)
bg полутежка вода (water containing protium and deuterium atom) · pl półciężka woda (water containing protium and deuterium atom)