Meaning & use
aqueous
Relating to, containing, or dissolved in water, especially in a scientific or chemical context.
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The scientist prepared an aqueous solution of salt for the experiment.
Frogs lay their eggs in an aqueous environment where the young can develop.
A note on using this word
Aqueous is a technical, chemistry-related term, contrasting with substances dissolved in oil or other non-water solvents.
Words with a similar meaning
watery
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