aqueous

[ ey-kwee-uhs, ak-wee- ]

adjective

1. of, like, or containing water; watery:

   an aqueous solution.

2. (of rocks or sediments) formed of matter deposited in or by water.

aqueous

/ ˈeɪkwɪəs; ˈækwɪ- /

adjective

1. of, like, or containing water
2. dissolved in water

   aqueous ammonia

3. (of rocks, deposits, etc) formed from material laid down in water

aqueous

/ ā′kwē-əs /

1. Chemistry.
   Relating to or dissolved in water.
2. Geology.
   Formed from matter deposited by water. Certain sedimentary rocks, such as limestone, are aqueous.

Other Words From

• aque·ous·ly adverb
• aque·ous·ness noun
• non·aque·ous adjective
• super·aque·ous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aqueous¹

First recorded in 1635–45; aqu(a) + -eous

Word History and Origins

Origin of aqueous¹

C17: from Medieval Latin aqueus, from Latin aqua water

Example Sentences

The rich blues and aqueous textures of the many watery scenes suggest an islander’s seaward outlook, while the fiery, liquid reds in other pictures evoke volcanoes.

From Washington Post

Most of the smaller pictures are punctuated with metallic-gold blots, which effectively contrast the aqueous pigment.

From Washington Post

Experiments have shown that schreibersite can dissolve in water, creating aqueous phosphorus which can react and form a variety of organic molecules important for life.

From Singularity Hub 

At once cover the mouth of the tube with a filter-paper cap moistened with saturated aqueous solution of silver nitrate (1:1).

From Project Gutenberg

The molecular weight of alcohol in dilute aqueous solution is the same as in vapor form.

From Project Gutenberg

All solutions, including aqueous solutions, are thus brought into one general relation.

From Project Gutenberg

It is very likely that in aqueous acids, a large proportion, at least, of the hydrogen-ion is similarly combined with water.

From Project Gutenberg

The dose of704 each is similar to that of the aqueous extract.

From Project Gutenberg

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