Dihydrogen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdaɪˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dihydrogen is a noun meaning (chemistry) The divalent radical formed from two separate hydrogen atoms or ions.
Meaning
(chemistry) The divalent radical formed from two separate hydrogen atoms or ions.
More Meanings
- (chemistry, modifying a noun) Describing a dihydrogen bond.
- (inorganic chemistry) The diatomic hydrogen molecule H₂.
Example Sentences
The Invisible Killer Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dihydro, dihydride, monohydrogen, dihydroxide, dihelium, dihalogen.
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