a´que|ous|ly

a´que|ous|ly
a|que|ous «AY kwee uhs, AK wee-», adjective.
1. of water: »

aqueous vapor.

2. containing water; made with water: »

The druggist put the medicine in an aqueous solution.

3. like water; watery: »

Aqueous matter ran from the sore.

4. produced by the action of water. Aqueous rocks are formed of the sediment carried and deposited by water.
a´que|ous|ly, adverb.
a´que|ous|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • a´que|ous|ness — a|que|ous «AY kwee uhs, AK wee », adjective. 1. of water: »aqueous vapor. 2. containing water; made with water: »The druggist put the medicine in an aqueous solution. 3. like water; watery: »Aqueous matter ran from the sore. 4. produc …   Useful english dictionary

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