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A simple chemical compound that is liquid at room temperature and pressure. Has the chemical formula H2O. Found almost everywhere on Earth. Predominantly in seas and oceans. Vital to most living organisms. The physical properties of water are used to define the Celsius scale for measuring temperature.

The solid state of water is known as ice; the gaseous state is known as steam.

Bodies of water, generic: sea, lake, ocean, river, pond?, etc.

See also precipitation


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Edited July 27, 2001 10:04 pm by Sandos (diff)
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