C1 adverb フォーマル

aqueous

/ˈeɪ.kwi.əs/

Refers to a substance that is dissolved in water or a solution where water acts as the solvent. It is a technical term frequently used in chemistry, biology, and medicine to describe liquid-based environments or substances consisting mostly of water.

例文

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1

The doctor explained that the aqueous humor helps maintain the necessary pressure within the eyeball.

The physician noted that the watery fluid in the eye helps keep the internal pressure stable.

2

The laboratory report confirmed the presence of heavy metal ions within the aqueous medium.

The formal report verified that heavy metal ions were found in the water-based liquid.

3

This paint has an aqueous base, so you don't need harsh chemicals to clean your brushes.

This paint is water-based, so you can clean your brushes without using strong solvents.

語族

名詞
aqua
副詞
aqueously
形容詞
aqueous
関連
aquaculture
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'aqua' (like an aquarium) combined with the suffix '-ous' (meaning 'full of'). If a solution is 'aqueous', it is 'full of aqua'.

クイックテスト

The chemist prepared an _______ solution by dissolving the salt crystals in distilled water.

正解!

正解は: aqueous

例文

1

The doctor explained that the aqueous humor helps maintain the necessary pressure within the eyeball.

everyday

The physician noted that the watery fluid in the eye helps keep the internal pressure stable.

2

The laboratory report confirmed the presence of heavy metal ions within the aqueous medium.

formal

The formal report verified that heavy metal ions were found in the water-based liquid.

3

This paint has an aqueous base, so you don't need harsh chemicals to clean your brushes.

informal

This paint is water-based, so you can clean your brushes without using strong solvents.

4

Chemical reactions in an aqueous solution often behave differently than those in organic solvents due to hydrogen bonding.

academic

Reactions occurring in water solutions behave uniquely compared to those in other liquids because of molecular bonds.

5

Our manufacturing process has shifted to aqueous cleaning systems to meet new environmental regulations.

business

The company moved to water-based cleaning methods to comply with environmental laws.

語族

名詞
aqua
副詞
aqueously
形容詞
aqueous
関連
aquaculture

よく使う組み合わせ

aqueous solution a chemical solution in which the solvent is water
aqueous humor the clear fluid filling the space in the front of the eyeball
aqueous environment a surrounding area or habitat consisting of water
aqueous extract a substance taken from a source using water as the solvent
aqueous phase the liquid layer in a mixture that consists of water

よく使うフレーズ

aqueous cream

a light, water-based moisturizer used for dry skin conditions

aqueous solubility

the ability of a substance to dissolve in water

aqueous discharge

a watery secretion or flow from a wound or organ

よく混同される語

aqueous vs aquatic

Aquatic refers to organisms that live in water, whereas aqueous refers to the chemical nature of a substance being water-based.

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使い方のコツ

Aqueous is primarily used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts. It is rarely used in casual conversation to mean 'watery' unless referring to specific products like paint or cream.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'liquid' and 'aqueous' interchangeably; however, 'aqueous' specifically implies that water is the primary component or solvent, while 'liquid' can refer to oil, alcohol, or molten metal.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'aqua' (like an aquarium) combined with the suffix '-ous' (meaning 'full of'). If a solution is 'aqueous', it is 'full of aqua'.

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語源

Derived from the Latin word 'aqua', meaning water, which entered English in the 17th century.

文法パターン

typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun non-gradable (something is either aqueous or it is not)

クイックテスト

The chemist prepared an _______ solution by dissolving the salt crystals in distilled water.

正解!

正解は: aqueous

関連単語

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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