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aqueous

adjective aque·ous \ˈā-kwē-əs, ˈa-\

: containing water or similar to water

Full Definition of AQUEOUS

a : of, relating to, or resembling water

b : made from, with, or by water <an aqueous solution>

: of or relating to the aqueous humor

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Medieval Latin aqueus, from Latin aqua

First Known Use: 1646

AQUEOUS Defined for Kids

adjective aque·ous \ˈā-kwē-əs, ˈa-\

: made of, by, or with water <an aqueous solution>

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