Dihydrogen

Full definition of dihydrogen

Noun

1. (chemistry) The divalent radical formed from two separate hydrogen atoms or ions.
2. (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