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Ancient Civilizations and the Naming of Water

A mysterious and captivating tale, the history of H2O is one that has enthralled many. Since its dawning, this liquid has been referred to as the “universal solvent” or “aqua vitae” in Latin, meaning “water of life.” In Greek it was known as “hydor,” translating to simply “water.” In 1787, Jöns Jacob Berzelius proposed a…