aqueous

[ ey-kwee-uh s, ak-wee- ]

/ ˈeɪ kwi əs, ˈæk wi- /

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adjective

of, like, or containing water; watery: an aqueous solution.

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

Words related to aqueous

moist, damp, colorless, runny, muggy, misty, rainy, soggy, stormy, snowy, soaked, slippery, foggy, dank, sodden, humid, flowing, succulent, solvent, smooth

Words nearby aqueous

aquatone, aquavit, aqueduct, aqueduct of sylvius, aqueductus, aqueous, aqueous ammonia, aqueous chamber, aqueous humor, aqueous humour, aqueous phase

Origin of aqueous

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

OTHER WORDS FROM aqueous

a·que·ous·ly, adverba·que·ous·ness, nounnon·a·que·ous, adjectivesu·per·a·que·ous, adjective

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Examples from the Web for aqueous

It is very likely that in aqueous acids, a large proportion, at least, of the hydrogen-ion is similarly combined with water.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
The mud was deep and aqueous, and great pools ran through the streets almost level with the paths.
The Wearing of the Green|A.M. Sullivan
This aqueous vapor is invisible when perfectly in union with the air.
The Mosaic History of the Creation of the World|Thomas Wood
If you know nothing but railroads, and can communicate nothing but aqueous vapor and gunpowder,—what then?
Modern Painters Vol. III.|John Ruskin

Whenever the steam is shut off, the goods must be immediately uncoiled, to prevent the chance of any aqueous condensation.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure

British Dictionary definitions for aqueous

aqueous

/ (ˈeɪkwɪəs, ˈækwɪ-) /

adjective

of, like, or containing water

dissolved in wateraqueous ammonia

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

Word Origin for aqueous

C17: from Medieval Latin aqueus, from Latin aqua water

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Medicine definitions for aqueous

aqueous

[ ā′kwē-əs, ăk′wē- ]

adj.

Relating to, similar to, containing, or dissolved in water; watery.

Science definitions for aqueous

aqueous

[ ā′kwē-əs ]

Chemistry Relating to or dissolved in water.

Geology Formed from matter deposited by water. Certain sedimentary rocks, such as limestone, are aqueous.