Dihydrogen Oxide, being the most important thing to life and to our lives, has a more exacting descriptions than the other elements and compounds. If not sure of such things, try doing what most folks do. http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=water I recommend it. Regards, Bob... From: "Karl Shah-Jenner" <shahjen@iinet.net.au> > Bob writes: > > But then it would not be water! It would be ice! All water is still wet. > . > hmmm, not sure of this -what is Murcury when it becomes solid? or Gallium > when liquified? Or Alcohol when it freezes?