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Heavy water is Deuterium oxide (D2O), which is used as a coolant (a liquid that cools the fuel rods inside Nuclear fuel assembly) and moderator (one that controls the Nuclear reaction) in a Nuclear Reactor. It is a very very expensive liquid and all properties like density, specific heat and looks are similar to ordinary water.
