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aqueous
adjective aque·ous \ˈā-kwē-əs, ˈa-\
: containing water or similar to water
Full Definition of AQUEOUS
1
a : of, relating to, or resembling water b : made from, with, or by water <an aqueous solution>
2
: of or relating to the aqueous humor
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Origin of AQUEOUS
Medieval Latin aqueus, from Latin aqua
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aqueous
adjective aque·ous \ˈā-kwē-əs, ˈa-\
Definition of AQUEOUS for Kids
: made of, by, or with water <an aqueous solution>
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