aqueous

Pronunciation: /ˈæ.kwi.əs/

The English word “aqueous” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

Of or relating to water.
Consisting mostly of water. Often used in the expression "aqueous solution".

Etymology

Formed from Latin aqua + -ous (or from Medieval Latin aqueus), partly the analogy of Middle French aqueux (itself actually from Latin aquosus). Or based on the analogy of Latin terreus from terra.

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