SIV
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English
Noun
SIV (countable and uncountable, plural SIVs)
- (virology) Initialism of simian immunodeficiency virus.
- (virology) Initialism of swine influenza virus, usually Influenza A virus.
- (countable) Initialism of special immigrant visa.
See also
virology
Anagrams
Swedish
Etymology
Initialism of syra i vatten (“acid in water”), likely influenced by Siv (female name).
Pronunciation
Noun
SIV ?
- (mnemonic, chemistry) A reminder to always pour the acid into water, not the reverse, to minimise the risk of violent reactions and dangerous splashes.
- 2022 October 1, Dino Viscovi, “Viktigt, roligt men slitigt bakom kulisserna”, in Smålandsposten:
- Under 2022 har jag fått flera invitationer från en tidskrift i kemi. Men där begränsar sig mina kunskaper till förkortningen SIV som betyder syra i vatten. Poäng för det, magistern?
- In 2022, I received several invitations from a chemistry journal. However, my knowledge is limited to the abbreviation SIV, which means "acid in water." Points for that, teacher?
Derived terms
- SIV-regeln (“the acid-in-water rule”)