DHO

See also: Dho and dhó

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Symbol

DHO

1. (inorganic chemistry) A molecule of semi-heavy water, comprising one deuterium and one protium type of hydrogen atoms with an oxygen atom

Usage notes

Deuterium should be called by the chemical symbol "²H", not "D". It follows that semi-heavy water should be called "²H¹HO" or "¹H²HO" not "DHO".

Related terms

• H₂O, light water, protium
• D₂O, heavy water, deuterium

See also

• DHMO, dihydrogen monoxide