aqueous solution

noun

Meaning

A liquid mixture in which the primary solvent is water.

Examples

Most chemical reactions in biological systems occur within an aqueous solution.
The scientist prepared an aqueous solution of copper sulfate for the experiment.

Synonyms: watery mixture, solution, aqueous mixture, solvate

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aqueous solution

noun

Pronunciation: ˈeɪkwiəs səˈluːʃən

Definition

A liquid mixture in which the primary solvent is water.

Examples

Most chemical reactions in biological systems occur within an aqueous solution.
The scientist prepared an aqueous solution of copper sulfate for the experiment.

Synonyms of aqueous solution

Words with a similar meaning to aqueous solution:

watery mixture
solution
aqueous mixture
solvate

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