AQUEOUS


Meaning of AQUEOUS in English

ˈākwēəs, ˈak- adjective

Etymology: Medieval Latin aqueus, from Latin aqua + -eus -eous

1.

a. : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of water : watery

the aqueous vapor of the air — John Tyndall

b. : made from, with, or by means of water

aqueous solutions

c. : produced by the action of water

aqueous deposits

2. : of or relating to the aqueous humor

• aque·ous·ly adverb

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