CEFR B2

aquatic

adjective

Meaning

Living or growing in, on, or near water.

Examples

Many aquatic plants have roots in the soil but leaves that float on the surface.
Frogs are semi-aquatic animals, spending time both in water and on land.

Synonyms: watery, marine, aquatic, hydrophytic

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aquatic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈkwætɪk/

Definition

Living or growing in, on, or near water.

Examples

Many aquatic plants have roots in the soil but leaves that float on the surface.
Frogs are semi-aquatic animals, spending time both in water and on land.
The museum has a fascinating exhibit on aquatic life in the deep sea.

How to Use aquatic

aquatic environment (collocation): The natural surroundings or conditions of an aquatic habitat. — "Many species struggle to survive in a polluted aquatic environment."
aquatic life (collocation): The plants and animals that live in water. — "Scientists are studying the impact of climate change on aquatic life."

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