Etymology dictionary. 2014.
Aqueous — A que*ous, a. [Cf. F. aqueux, L. aquosus, fr. aqua. See {Aqua}, {Aquose}.] 1. Partaking of the nature of water, or abounding with it; watery. [1913 Webster] The aqueous vapor of the air. Tyndall. [1913 Webster] 2. Made from, or by means of, water … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
aqueous — [ā′kwē əs, ak′wēəs] adj. [ML aqueus: see AQUA & OUS] 1. of, like, or containing water; watery 2. formed by the action of water, as certain rocks made of sediment 3. of or having to do with the aqueous humor … English World dictionary
aqueous — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to or containing water. ORIGIN from Latin aqua water … English terms dictionary
aqueous — Watery; of, like, or containing water. * * * aque·ous ā kwē əs, ak wē adj 1 a) of, relating to, or resembling water <an aqueous vapor> b) made from, with, or by water <an aqueous solution> 2) of or relating to the aqueous humor… … Medical dictionary
aqueous — [[t]e͟ɪkwiəs[/t]] ADJ: ADJ n In chemistry, an aqueous solution or cream has water as its base. [TECHNICAL] ...an aqueous solution containing various sodium salts. ...a soap substitute such as an aqueous cream, available from chemists. Syn: water… … English dictionary
aqueous — adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin aqueus, from Latin aqua Date: 1646 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 … New Collegiate Dictionary
aqueous — adj. 1 of, containing, or like water. 2 Geol. produced by water (aqueous rocks). Phrases and idioms: aqueous humour Anat. the clear fluid in the eye between the lens and the cornea. Etymology: med.L aqueus f. L aqua water … Useful english dictionary
aqueous — aqueously, adv. aqueousness, n. /ay kwee euhs, ak wee /, adj. 1. of, like, or containing water; watery: an aqueous solution. 2. (of rocks or sediments) formed of matter deposited in or by water. [1635 45; AQU(A) + EOUS] * * * … Universalium
aqueous — adj. Aqueous is used with these nouns: ↑solution … Collocations dictionary
aqueous — a•que•ous [[t]ˈeɪ kwi əs, ˈæk wi [/t]] adj. 1) of, like, or containing water; watery: an aqueous solution[/ex] 2) gel (of rocks or sediments) formed of matter deposited in or by water • Etymology: 1635–45; < Laqu(a)water + eous a′que•ous•ly,… … From formal English to slang
