aqueous Definition
aque·ous (ā′kwē əs, ak′wē-)
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.

