heavy water
noun
1
: the compound D2O composed of deuterium and oxygen
called also deuterium oxide
2
: water enriched in deuterium
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Data centers opponents often cite the facilities' heavy water and energy use, but Caledonia residents have other concerns — including a process that seemed secretive and lacking in details.
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The researchers also measured the rotational mobility of heavy water molecules in this phase.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Between four to six units received heavy water damage, Evans said.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
But its cover was blown in December 2002, when satellite photos emerged showing an enrichment site in the city of Natanz and a heavy water plant about 200 miles away in Arak.
—Dan De Luce, NBC news, 28 June 2025
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The researchers also measured the rotational mobility of heavy water molecules in this phase.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Between four to six units received heavy water damage, Evans said.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
But its cover was blown in December 2002, when satellite photos emerged showing an enrichment site in the city of Natanz and a heavy water plant about 200 miles away in Arak.
—Dan De Luce, NBC news, 28 June 2025
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“Heavy water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20water. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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