aqueous

UK
/ˈeɪ.kwi.əs/
US
/ˈeɪ.kwi.əs/

Translations

aqueousadjective
UK
/ˈeɪ.kwi.əs/
US
/ˈeɪ.kwi.əs/
Generally not comparable; comparative and superlative forms are rare and nonstandard.
aqueuxS’emploie surtout dans le registre scientifique et en chimie.
The aqueous solution was clear and colorless, indicating it was mostly water.
La solution aqueuse était claire et incolore, indiquant qu’elle était בעיקרement composée d’eau.

Definitions

aqueousadjective
Relating to, similar to, or containing water; watery.
The aqueous solution was clear and colorless, indicating it was mostly water.
Dissolved in water, especially in reference to a solution.
The chemist prepared an aqueous solution of salt for the experiment.