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Knowing the properties of `H_(2)O and D_(2)O`, do you think that `D_(2)O` can be used for drinking purposes?

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Heavy water is injurious to plants , animals and human beings because it slows down the rates of reactions occuring in them. Thus, heavy water does not support life so well as does ordinary water.
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