aqueous
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Formed from Latin aqua + -ous (or from Medieval Latin aqueus), partly the analogy of Middle French aqueux (itself actually from Latin aquosus). Or based on the analogy of Latin terreus from terra.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (UK, General American) IPA(key): /ˈæ.kwi.əs/, /ˈeɪ.kwi.əs/, /ˈɑ.kwi.əs/
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Adjective[edit]
aqueous (comparative more aqueous, superlative most aqueous)
- Of or relating to water.
- (physical chemistry) Consisting mostly of water. Often used in the expression "aqueous solution".
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Translations[edit]
consisting mainly of water
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