| Title | Aqueous |
|---|---|
| Text | Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary English Etymology aqueous 1640s, from L. aqua "water," on analogy of Fr. aqueux "watery" (which, however, is from L.L. aquosus "abounding in water"). Aqueous humor attested from 1640s. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 aqueous aque·ous / 5eikwiEs / adjective (technical 术语) containing water; like water 水的；含水的；水状的 Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged aque·ous \ˈākwēəs, ˈak-\ adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin aqueus, from Latin aqua + -eus -eous 1. a. : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of water : watery < the aqueous vapor of the air — John Tyndall > b. : made from, with, or by means of water < aqueous solutions > c. : produced by the action of water < aqueous deposits > 2. : of or relating to the aqueous humor • aque·ous·ly adverb |
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