As adjectives the difference between waterbased and aqueous
is that waterbased is based on water while aqueous is (chemistry) consisting mostly of water.
waterbased
English
Alternative forms
* water-based
Adjective
(
-)
Based on water.
- a waterbased paint
aqueous
English
Alternative forms
*
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(chemistry) Consisting mostly of water.