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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