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Aqueous vs Aquatic - What's the difference?

aqueous | aquatic |

As adjectives the difference between aqueous and aquatic

is that aqueous is consisting mostly of water while aquatic is relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water.

aqueous

English

Alternative forms

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Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (chemistry) Consisting mostly of water.

    • aquatic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * aquatick (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water.

    • Synonyms

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    Related terms

    * (l)