aqueous

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈeɪkwiəs/ UK /ˈeɪkwiəs/ See IPA manual

Freq #103538

Meanings

1

adj
consisting of, containing, or dissolved in water

The chemist added the salt to an aqueous solution.
2

adj
geology: formed, deposited, or altered by the action of water

The cliff exposed alternating layers of lava and aqueous deposits.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · consisting of, containing,... water-basedwatery

2 adj · geology: formed, deposited,... water-depositedsedimentary

Opposites

anhydrousnonaqueous

Word family

Derived forms aqueouslyaqueousness

Related forms aqua water solution

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Phrases (1)

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aqueous humor
the clear fluid in the front of the eye between the cornea and the lens

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From Medieval Latin aqueus, 'watery,' based on Latin aqua, 'water,' + English -ous. Scientific use broadened the adjective from things made of water to solutions and geological deposits produced by water.

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