English
Noun
dihydrogen
#chemistry the divalent radical formed from two separate hydrogen atoms or ions
#chemistry (modifying a noun) describing a dihydrogen bond

Usage notes
Used informally in dihydrogen monoxide, the supposed scientific name for water
Used in mixed salts, such as calcium dihydrogen phosphate

Derived terms
calcium dihydrogen phosphate
dihydrogen arsenate
dihydrogen monoxide
dihydrogen oxide
dihydrogen phosphate

• 2006-05-26 07:28 - Paul G - /* Derived terms */ another

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