light water

noun

1. ordinary water, as opposed to heavy water; water containing the normal proportion of deuterium oxide.

light water

noun

1. a name for water (H 2 O), as distinct from heavy water

light water

1. Ordinary water, H 2 O.
2. Compare heavy water

Word History and Origins

Origin of light water¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

He carried a light water-proof coat, an umbrella, and a large brown japanned deed-box, which last he placed under the seat.

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When the pumping is finished one of these light water wheels is easily carried home on a man's shoulders.

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A light water-proof case fitted to the back, in which the foot-soldier carries his necessaries on a march.

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It is somewhere, then, between her light-water load-line and her bilge.

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The dawn appeared slowly, softly grey in hue, and spreading a light water-colour tint over everything.

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