Aqueous
(adjective)
- Of or relating to water.
- Containing water or watery liquid.
Origin:
From the latin word "aqua" meaning water, literally meaning "of or like water".
Examples:
- The aqueous solution contained dissolved salt.
- The aqueous humor is a clear fluid that fills the space between the cornea and the lens in the eye.
- An aqueous extract of the plant was prepared for the experiment.
- The paint was mixed with an aqueous medium to make it more fluid.
- The aqueous solution turned out to be highly conductive.