as in saturated
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containing water or similar to water
an aqueous solution
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Kirill Vasin’s releases as Hoavi have tended toward the aqueous.
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Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aqueous
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System1's Spike Rating, an industry measure of emotional intensity paired with speed of brand recognition, credits the film among the top 15% of effective ads in Brazil, inside one of the country's most saturated ad categories.
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Both butter and margarine have a combination of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
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The piece featured a plunging neckline, dripping pearls, and tiny purple ribbons throughout.
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The equivalent of promising your family a weekend away at an all-inclusive resort, and instead ending up at a dirty road-side motel with creaky beds and dripping faucets.
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And thirdly, the confidence Harley has in its 2026 bikes to facilitate such a thing, and on a wet racetrack no less, is quite frankly amazing.
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Typically, El Niño is associated with wetter-than-normal conditions during the winter in Southern California.
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Choose the Right Container Hanging pots and baskets come in various materials, but plastic or glazed ceramic pots are best for keeping plants well-hydrated in summer.
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Guests are being encouraged to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated, and non-glass water bottles will be allowed inside the venue.
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“Aqueous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aqueous. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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