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SIV

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːv/

“SIV” is a Swedish word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. A reminder to always pour the acid into water, not the reverse, to minimise the risk of violent reactions and dangerous splashes.

Etymology

Initialism of syra i vatten (“acid in water”), likely influenced by Siv (female name).

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