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Not just any water, only https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_water https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_water has that property.
by wereHamster 9y ago
Not just any water, only https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_water https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_water has that property.
- philipkglass 9y agoHeavy water is more effective, but light (ordinary) water moderates neutrons too. That's how light water reactors work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-water_reactor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-water_reactor