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aqueous Definition

aque·ous (ākwē əs, akwē-)

adjective

  1. of, like, or containing water; watery
  2. formed by the action of water, as certain rocks made of sediment
  3. of or having to do with the aqueous humor

Etymology: ML aqueus: see aqua & -ous

aqueous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • solubility: Paragraph 3: The aqueous solubility of isoflavones is low.
  • humor: Behind the cornea is a fluid called aqueous humor.
  • hydroxide: They use nickel and cadmium as electrodes and aqueous potassium hydroxide as electrolyte.
  • corrosion: These span areas such as aqueous corrosion and high temperature degradation.
  • ethanol: At 50 % aqueous ethanol, all the hydrocarbons were found to move unimpeded through the columns.
  • lotion: In addition, the alcohol-based lotions are more effective than the aqueous lotions.

Modifying Another Word

very: This very aqueous route has only been partially surveyed.

Used with adjective complement

use: Healthy Direct's Sage tablets have been formulated using aqueous ( water-based ) extraction methods rather than alcohol-based.

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