Water
1. A tasteless odorless colorless liquid with the chemical formula H2O.
2. The liquid which forms rain, rivers, and the sea and makes up a large part of the bodies of most organisms, including humans.
3. The amniotic fluid, as in the bag of waters.
4. The cerebrospinal fluid, especially under increased pressure, as in water on the brain.
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failing to adequately dilute the concentrates with water causes the formulas to be too “hypertonic.” Hypertonic formulas can induce diarrhea and dehydration. In extreme cases, ingestion of overly hypertonic formulas can lead to kidney failure, gangrene of the legs, and coma. Therefore, parents should not adjust the amount of water that is added to concentrates […]
- Water retention
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