as in saturated
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containing water or similar to water
an aqueous solution
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Recent Examples of aqueous
By combining sensing and computing in one aqueous device, the graphene oxide system marks a notable step for biomimetic gustation and neuromorphic engineering, as well as hints at future tools that may extend, or even reconstruct, the sense of taste.
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New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Fans still celebrate him as the punchline-dropping weed head with aqueous cadences who reshaped Aughts hip-hop in his image while personifying Dirty South lyricism at its finest.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
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.
—Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 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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New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Fans still celebrate him as the punchline-dropping weed head with aqueous cadences who reshaped Aughts hip-hop in his image while personifying Dirty South lyricism at its finest.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
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.
—Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 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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With a saturated market of cuts, collars, and cotton weights, the search requires a curious eye.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hues like blush and dusty rose pair well with sandy neutrals, soft grays, and even more saturated colors like teal and fuchsia.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The bathrooms are dripping in pink Portuguese marble, and there’s plenty of space to unwind in between treatments.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, there would be a dripping from a cut from above, possibly from the hands or face.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their ice maker expelled large clumps of wet salt, which, when rubbed, dissolved into an oily, foul-smelling substance.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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If a broom is your go-to for floor cleaning, try another tool like a vacuum or wet mop to get a more thoroughly clean kitchen floor in less time.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In just one night, this lip mask can make your lips amazingly soft and hydrated.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Help your blooms stay hydrated.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Aqueous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aqueous. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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