Meaning of aqueous in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈækwiəs/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    aqueous

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from medieval Latin aqueus, from Latin aqua‘water’

    Definitions

    1. similar to or containing or dissolved in water

    Examples

    • « aqueous solutions »

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