Water

Water

Water is a chemical compound with the chemical formula H20. A water molecule contains one hydrogen atom and two oxygen atoms. Water is a liquid at standard ambient temperature and pressure though it can be a solid (ice)in low temperatures or evaporate into water vapor a higher temperatures.

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lentic system

Natural environment; Water

a nonflowing or standing body of fresh water, such as a lake or pond. Compare lotic system.

quicksilver water

Natural environment; Water

A solution of mercury nitrate used in gilding.

kilogram

Natural environment; Water

one thousand grams.

protozoa

Natural environment; Water

Large microrganisms, which consume bacteria.

transmissibility (ground water)

Natural environment; Water

the capacity of a rock to transmit water under pressure. The coefficient of transmissibility is the rate of flow of water, at the prevailing water temperature, in gallons per day, through a vertical ...