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Heavy Water

Deuterium-rich water, a source of the fuel.

Glossary of Fusion & Plasma TermsUpdated 2026-08-11

Heavy water (deuterium oxide) is water enriched in deuterium, produced industrially and a practical deuterium source. It illustrates how ordinary and abundant fusion's primary fuel input is.

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Content reviewed August 2026 · design-and-simulation stage