Light-water
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of light water.; Normal water, as opposed to heavy water. uncountable
"Still, there were hints that other delegations were willing to consider language that would allow North Korea eventually to have some sort of peaceful-use nuclear programme -- if not light-water reactors -- if it rejoined international nuclear non-proliferation treaties and allowed international inspectors in."
- 2 Alternative form of light water.; Fire fighting foam. uncountable
"Also, once you use light-water on a fuel fire, it's nearly impossible to get it to re-light for subsequent firefighters."
Example
More examples"Still, there were hints that other delegations were willing to consider language that would allow North Korea eventually to have some sort of peaceful-use nuclear programme -- if not light-water reactors -- if it rejoined international nuclear non-proliferation treaties and allowed international inspectors in."
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