SINCE 1828
aquo
adjective
aq·uo
| \ ˈa(ˌ)kwō, ˈä-\
Definition of aquo
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to compounds derived from water
lithium hydroxide LiOH is an aquo base
— compare ammono
aquo-
combining formDefinition of aquo- (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: containing a molecule of water as part of a coordination complex
hexaquocobalt(III) chloride [Co(H2O)6]Cl3
2
: derived from water
—in names of chemical compounds aquocarbonic acid OC(OH)2
— compare ammono- sense 2
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