h2o

noun
UK: /ˌeɪtʃˈtuːˈəʊ/
US: /ˌeɪtʃˈtuːˈoʊ/

  1. The chemical formula for water, a clear, odorless, and tasteless liquid essential for most animal and plant life.

    1. Plants need H2O to grow and stay healthy every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist confirmed that the sample contained pure H2O after thorough testing. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

water
h2o verb

  1. To hydrate or supply something with water (H2O).

    1. Please H2O the plants in the garden to prevent wilting. [ ] [ ]
    2. The farmer used a sprinkler system to H2O the crops efficiently in the field. [ ] [ ]
h2o adjective

  1. Relating to or composed of water (H2O).

    1. An H2O solution was used to clean the surface of the device. [ ] [ ]
    2. The experiment requires an H2O-based solvent to dissolve the compounds effectively. [ ] [ ]
h2o abbreviation

  1. Used in scientific contexts as an abbreviation for water.

    1. The experiment investigated the effect of temperature on H2O. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chemical analysis revealed the presence of H2O in the soil sample. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "h2o" is /ˌeɪtʃˈtuːˈəʊ/ in British English and /ˌeɪtʃˈtuːˈoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "h2o": water.

Example usage of "h2o": "Plants need H2O to grow and stay healthy every day.". More examples on the page.