aqueous
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.
예시
3 / 5The 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.
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.
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
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'.
빠른 퀴즈
The chemist prepared an _______ solution by dissolving the salt crystals in distilled water.
정답!
정답은: aqueous
예시
The doctor explained that the aqueous humor helps maintain the necessary pressure within the eyeball.
everydayThe physician noted that the watery fluid in the eye helps keep the internal pressure stable.
The laboratory report confirmed the presence of heavy metal ions within the aqueous medium.
formalThe formal report verified that heavy metal ions were found in the water-based liquid.
This paint has an aqueous base, so you don't need harsh chemicals to clean your brushes.
informalThis paint is water-based, so you can clean your brushes without using strong solvents.
Chemical reactions in an aqueous solution often behave differently than those in organic solvents due to hydrogen bonding.
academicReactions occurring in water solutions behave uniquely compared to those in other liquids because of molecular bonds.
Our manufacturing process has shifted to aqueous cleaning systems to meet new environmental regulations.
businessThe company moved to water-based cleaning methods to comply with environmental laws.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
Aquatic refers to organisms that live in water, whereas aqueous refers to the chemical nature of a substance being water-based.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
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.
암기 팁
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'.
어원
Derived from the Latin word 'aqua', meaning water, which entered English in the 17th century.
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
The chemist prepared an _______ solution by dissolving the salt crystals in distilled water.
정답!
정답은: aqueous
관련 어휘
관련 단어
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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