Pure water is made up of molecules that have 2 hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O).
Water can be drunk plain, or with flavorful additives: tea, lemon, powdered drinks and others. Contaminated drinking water is a major source of illness around the world.
Water is used for boiling, steaming -- so, for the actual cooking processes. It's also an essential ingredient for many recipes.
Soap and water are the quintessential cleaning supplies.
Fun and entertainmentEdit
Water is key to life and is often used in metaphors and phrases. "Testing the waters" is an expression meaning to found out if something can be liked, for example, sticking a finger into the swimming pool to test the temperature and suitability for swimming. Other phrases include
- fish out of water
- walk on water
- just add water
- keep your head above water
- glass (drinking)
- pots and pans
- water heater
- water leak
- water softener
- water saving tips
- water filter
- Water Wikia
- World Health Organization on water (safety, importance of fresh water, sanitation, related health and disease information)
- the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Water Science for Schools
- HowStuffWorks on How Water Works
- United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Office of Water
- Wikipedia's article on water
- Wikipedia's article on water (properties)