| heavy water |
water containing a substantial proportion of deuterium atoms, used in nuclear reactors
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| heavy hydrogen |
deuterium: an isotope of hydrogen which has one neutron (as opposed to zero neutrons in hydrogen)
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| heavy chain |
The heavier of the two types of immunoglogulin chains.
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| heavy metals |
Metallic elements with relatively high atomic weights such as lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury. Generally toxic in relatively low concentrations to plant and animal life.
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| heavy metals |
Metals with high molecular weights that are of concern because they are generally toxic to animal life and human health if naturally occurring concentrations are exceeded. Examples include, arsenic, chromium, lead and mercury.
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