aqueous

Definition of aqueousnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of aqueous Researchers in South Korea have developed a new electrolyte additive that significantly improves the lifespan and capacity of aqueous batteries, a technology widely viewed as a safer and lower-cost alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026 Firefighters across the country filed a class-action lawsuit alleging cancer and other serious health conditions caused by aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), which contains PFAS and is expelled from fire extinguishers. John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026 The aqueous action scenes — cascades of water swirling around aerial charges — should play out nicely on the big screen during the film’s theatrical release. Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 1 May 2026 Kirill Vasin’s releases as Hoavi have tended toward the aqueous. Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aqueous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aqueous
Adjective
  • Rather than chase influencers, whose rates have climbed into four and five figures per post amid a saturated market, Poppy & Pout is now investing in community events at retailers like Pigment in San Diego.
    Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This painstakingly restored 4K version looks and sounds gorgeous; cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s work glows with saturated vibrancy, and Michel Rubini and the Reds’ score vibrates on a spooky synth frequency.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Adjective
  • Gently squeeze out any excess water so the hair is damp rather than dripping.
    Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Blood was still dripping from my head and both elbows, and my shirt was soaked in blood, which was now seeping into my pants.
    Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Adjective
  • Across the 450-year window his team analyzed, eastern equatorial Africa was already sliding from a warmer, wetter regime into a cooler, drier one, tracking a natural cooling trend recorded in Greenland ice.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026
  • There were firearms in the house and plastic garbage bags, bleach, Lysol, and wet tools in a trailer outside.
    Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Nagarrete encouraged those who want to spend time outdoors over the weekend to take precautions due to the heat, including staying hydrated and drinking electrolytes, wearing sunscreen and other sun protection and limiting time spent outdoors.
    Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The benefits come from the chia seeds and staying hydrated, not from freezing them.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Aqueous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aqueous. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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