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Meaning of light-water | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Normal water, as opposed to heavy water.
  2. Fire fighting foam.

Examples

“Still, there were hints that other delegations were willing to consider language that would allow North Korea eventually to have some sort of peaceful-use nuclear programme -- if not light-water reactors -- if it rejoined international nuclear non-proliferation treaties and allowed international inspectors in.”
“Also, once you use light-water on a fuel fire, it's nearly impossible to get it to re-light for subsequent firefighters.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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