English Dictionary

light water

noun

(chemistry) Water in its standard form of H₂O, containing two protium hydrogen atoms, as opposed to heavy water.

Light water is commonly used in nuclear reactors.

意味（1）

(chemistry) Water in its standard form of H₂O, containing two protium hydrogen atoms, as opposed to heavy water.

意味（2）

Foam formed by water and a fluorocarbon surfactant, used in firefighting because it floats on flammable liquids lighter than water.

The light water (AFFF) of the TACR was to be backed up by fluorinated protein foam instead of standard protein foam.