SIV

See also: siv and Siv

English

Noun

SIV (countable and uncountable, plural SIVs)

1. (virology) Initialism of simian immunodeficiency virus.
2. (virology) Initialism of swine influenza virus, usually Influenza A virus.
3. (countable) Initialism of special immigrant visa.

See also

virology

• FIV
• HIV

 

Anagrams

• ISV, IVs, VIs, Vis, Vis., vis

Swedish

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsiːv/

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• Rhymes: -iːv

Noun

SIV ?

1. (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 [Important, Fun but Exhausting Behind the Scenes]”, 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”)