The difference between Heavy water and Semi-heavy water

When used as nouns, heavy water means water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen (symbol d2o), whereas semi-heavy water means dho, a heavier form of water, containing a protium and a deuterium type of hydrogen atoms.


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  1. Heavy water as a noun (chemistry):

    Water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen (symbol D2O); used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.

  1. Semi-heavy water as a noun (chemistry):

    DHO, a heavier form of water, containing a protium and a deuterium type of hydrogen atoms.