Dihydrogen monoxide:
is also known as hydroxyl acid, and is the major component of acid rain.
contributes to the “greenhouse effect”.
may cause severe burns.
contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.
Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:
as an industrial solvent and coolant.
in nuclear power plants.
in the production of styrofoam.
as a fire retardant.
in many forms of cruel animal research.
in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.
as an additive in certain “junk-foods” and other food products.
My daughter did a report on this back at the turn of the century. Penn and Teller also got a bunch of leftists at an earth day rally to sign a petition to ban it. :)
It is extremely polar and causes all sorts of chemical reactions
Plus it kills babies
DHMO or hydroxyl acid... oooh, which one is more deadly sounding.
May be lethal if administered in pure copious amounts intravenously.
Known to cause diarrhea if administered rectally.
May be lethal if dropped into a large pool of it from great heights.
Product of chemical separation of molecule is explosive.
Isotopic form used in nuclear industry.
Supports bacterial and fungal and insect growth.