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. [From Medieval Latin aqueus, from Latin aqua, water; see aqua.] |
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]
| 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. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. |  aqueous - similar to or containing or dissolved in water; "aqueous solutions" |
| 2. | aqueous - produced by the action of water geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks |
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