Preferred Term:
deuterium oxide
Definition:
The isotopic compound of hydrogen of mass 2 (deuterium) with oxygen. It is used to study mechanisms and rates of chemical or nuclear reactions, as well as biological processes.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- D2O (deuterium oxide)
- deuterium monoxide
- heavy water
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/32807
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