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Deuterium Oxide
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Definition
: The isotopic compound of hydrogen of mass 2 (deuterium) with oxygen. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) It is used to study mechanisms and rates of chemical or nuclear reactions, as well as biological processes.
Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents
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Radiation-Protective Agents
Other names
Heavy Water; Water, Heavy; Oxide, Deuterium
Substance
CAS Registry & name
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Drugs
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citric acid, deuterium oxide solution
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*Deuterium Oxide
*Citric Acid.
Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 33(3):568;1975