"H₂O" meaning in English

See H₂O in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˌeɪt͡ʃtuːˈoʊ/ [US]
Etymology: Two H initials (Hishammuddin Hussein) represented by H₂ + O for Onn, chosen to humorously match the chemical formula for water. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} H₂O
  1. (Malaysia, Internet slang, humorous, politics) Hishammuddin Hussein Onn, Malaysian politician and son of Hussein Onn, third prime minister of Malaysia. Tags: Internet, Malaysia, humorous Categories (topical): Individuals, Malaysian politics, Nicknames of individuals, Politics

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