English
Noun
en-noun|sg=dihydrogen monoxide|- (abbreviation DHMO)
- context|informal|inorganic compound A somewhat pedantic systematic name for water, H<sub>2</sub>O.
Usage notes
The simple scientific name for water is hydrogen oxide.
Synonyms
aqua
hydrate
hydric acid
hydrogen hydroxide
hydrohydroxic acid
hydroxic acid
hydroxilic acid
oxidane
water
μ-oxido dihydrogen
Translations
trans-top|dihydrogen monoxide
Finnish: divetymonoksidi
trans-mid
trans-bottom
See also
pedialite|Water
pedialite|Dihydrogen monoxide hoax
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