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subaqueous Definition

sub·aqueous (sub ā′kwē əs, -ak′wē-)

adjective

  1. adapted for underwater use or existence; underwater
  2. formed, living, or occurring under water

Etymology: sub- + aqueous

subaqueous Synonyms

subaqueous

modif.

underwater, submarine, submersed; see undersea.

subaqueous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • speleothems: Other means for dating changes in relative sea level can be obtained from subaqueous speleothems.
  • flow: His Ph.D. focused on the processes involved in the deposition of subaqueous pyroclastic flows and was supervised by Steve Sparks.

Browse dictionary entries near subaqueous

  1. ‹ subaquatic
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  5. ‹ subalpine
  6. ‹ subagent
  7. ‹ subacute
  8. ‹ subacid
  9. ‹ subacetate
  10. ‹ sub voce
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