Definition of aquatic
1 : growing or living in or frequenting water aquatic mosquito larvae
2 : taking place in or on water aquatic sports
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Examples of aquatic in a Sentence
a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures
Recent Examples of aquatic from the Web
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Not everyone gets a medal at the world aquatic championships.
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Interactive exhibits in other rooms provided lessons on energy, gravity, magnetism, robotics, electronics and aquatic life.
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During that process, pollutants seep into both the water and air, killing aquatic life and making water unsafe to drink in some cases.
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The sea lion is the only aquatic mammal that swims this way.
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Waterville's admission is $33.95 per person, and the venue - which offers a mix of aquatic and amusement rides, including the Cannonball Run roller coaster - also offers discounts for military, children and seniors.
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Last November, Health Canada proposed a phaseout of imidacloprid, based on risks to aquatic insects, but has delayed a decision until next year.
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When darkness falls, large glowing schools of fish will turn the marine park into an ocean of aquatic life.
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More than 350 million years ago, our distant fishy ancestors traded in the life aquatic for land.
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Origin and Etymology of aquatic
see aqua
Other Ecology Terms
aquatic
Definition of aquatic
1 : an aquatic animal or plant
2 aquatics plural in form but singular or plural in construction : water sports
Recent Examples of aquatic from the Web
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County Councilwoman Mary Lehman is once again hosting the District 1 Community Family day at Fairland Regional Park, adjacent to the aquatic and fitness center, 13950 Gunpowder Road.
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A site on 34 acres of riverfront property, part of it an alumni gift to the university, will soon have an event center and be a hub for community wellness, aquatics, recreation and child care.
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During an age when aquatics and the mystique of the water held great appeal, swimmers were in high demand.
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Before working at Ela Township, Carter was the facility manager at Rolling Meadows Park District, overseeing aquatics, fitness and senior programing.
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Beginning next month, Cornerstone Aquatics Center will be under new management by a group that oversees aquatics programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Fort Lauderdale also is exploring the same kind of opportunity to help pay for the upgrade to its aquatics center, according to the Superlative Group.
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The CDC developed the Model Aquatic Health Code, an ongoing collaboration among federal, state and local health officials, plus representatives from the aquatics sector.
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A new or refurbished aquatics center at the community center is planned.
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Origin and Etymology of aquatic
see aqua
Other Ecology Terms
AQUATIC Defined for English Language Learners
aquatic
playDefinition of aquatic for English Language Learners
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: living or found in or near water
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: of or relating to the animals and plants that live in or near water
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: done in or on water
AQUATIC Defined for Kids
aquatic
playDefinition of aquatic for Students
: growing, living, or done in water aquatic animals
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