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containing water or similar to water
an aqueous solution
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Recent Examples of aqueous
In much the same way that silk cocoons unravel, silk unravels, too, when rid of its sericin and transformed into an aqueous solution of pure fibroin fiber.
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Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
But the military, like industry, already had some indication of aqueous film-forming foam’s (AFFF) toxic effects decades before such information became public knowledge.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Re-entering, Marsalis starts out playing gentle, aqueous phrases, then steadily crescendoes to a piercing intensity for the final theme statement, the band swelling to match him as his tone grows ever more urgent.
—Hank Shteamer, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The settlement also resolves all statewide PFAS contamination, including that from aqueous film forming foam (AFFF).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
But the military, like industry, already had some indication of aqueous film-forming foam’s (AFFF) toxic effects decades before such information became public knowledge.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Re-entering, Marsalis starts out playing gentle, aqueous phrases, then steadily crescendoes to a piercing intensity for the final theme statement, the band swelling to match him as his tone grows ever more urgent.
—Hank Shteamer, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The settlement also resolves all statewide PFAS contamination, including that from aqueous film forming foam (AFFF).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aqueous
Adjective
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The mineral can range from light to dark blue, but the darker colors are more saturated and common.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some foods that contain saturated fats, such as fatty fish and dairy products, also provide essential nutrients.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Andrés was standing there, slightly out of breath, dripping seawater.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Start dripping progress — in your work, your projects, your life — consistently and visibly.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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There’s a lot to love about the Etronik weekender that fits up to three days’ worth of essentials, including all its handy separate compartments for dividing your clean and dirty (or wet and dry) clothes; plus, side and back-zipper pockets, too.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The gel also leaves your skin soft and hydrated afterward, and a quick rinse gets rid of any residue.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
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That’s why staying hydrated is essential when up in the air.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Aqueous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aqueous. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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