dihydrogen
English
Noun
(-)
(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
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