Touché! But herein, they are after all defining ice, not water. I still expect the definitive to be under the word "water". Hey! Just letting off a little steam here! Har! Regards, Bob... From: <CameraTraveler@aol.com> > In a message dated 6/18/02 16:22:38, Bob@Blakely.com writes: > > << 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. >> > > Me too. See http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=Ice to find "n. 1. Water > frozen solid."