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The definition of aqueous is anything that is related to or contains water.

(adjective)

An example of something that is aqueous is contact lens solution.

Aqueous is defined as rocks formed by water action, such as rocks made of sediment.

(adjective)

An example of rocks that are aqueous are argillaceous rocks.

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See aqueous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

Origin: ML aqueus: see aqua & -ous

See aqueous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Relating to, similar to, containing, or dissolved in water; watery.
Geology Formed from matter deposited by water, as certain sedimentary rocks.

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Origin: From Medieval Latin aqueus

Origin: , from Latin aqua, water; see aqua

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