aqueous (redirected from aqueous suspension)

a·que·ous  (kw-s, kw-)

adj.

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

2. Geology Formed from matter deposited by water, as certain sedimentary rocks.

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[From Medieval Latin aqueus, from Latin aqua, water; see aqua.]

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aqueous [ˈeɪkwɪəs ˈækwɪ-]

adj

1. (Chemistry) of, like, or containing water

2. (Chemistry) dissolved in water aqueous ammonia

3. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) (of rocks, deposits, etc.) formed from material laid down in water

[from Medieval Latin aqueus, from Latin aqua water]

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aqueous  (kw-s)

1. Chemistry Relating to or dissolved in water.

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

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	aqueous - similar to or containing or dissolved in water; "aqueous solutions"
	2.	aqueous - produced by the action of water sedimentary geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks eruptive, igneous - produced by the action of fire or intense heat; "rocks formed by igneous agents"

Translations

aqueous [ˈeɪkwɪəs] ADJ → acuoso, ácueo(frm)

aqueous [ˈeɪkwiəs] adj (= water-based) [solution, cream] → aqueux/euse

aqueous

adj (form) rocks → wasserhaltig; solution → wässrig

aqueous [ˈeɪkwɪəs] adj → acquoso/a
aqueous solution → soluzione f acquosa