AQUEOUS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

aqueous

adjective

Definition of aqueous

as in saturated

technical containing water or similar to water an aqueous solution

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Recent Examples of aqueous But no drop of water actually ventures far from its starting point—the wave’s aqueous contents turn over every moment. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 June 2026 Firefighters across the country filed a class-action lawsuit alleging cancer and other serious health conditions caused by aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), which contains PFAS and is expelled from fire extinguishers. — John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026 The aqueous action scenes — cascades of water swirling around aerial charges — should play out nicely on the big screen during the film’s theatrical release. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 1 May 2026 Kirill Vasin’s releases as Hoavi have tended toward the aqueous. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aqueous

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Adjective

Yet Netflix's growth has slowed in recent years amid mounting competition from other streaming platforms and a saturated North American market.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Authentic Individualism By 2027, the essential skill communicators need won’t be using AI but maintaining authentic individualism in an AI-saturated world.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of saturated

Adjective

Two days later, the company confirmed a delivery received the prior week had been dripping hydrofluoric acid — a chemical that corrodes metal and can produce toxic fumes.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Even while dripping in haute couture, Edebiri somehow never appears stuffy or unapproachable — quite the opposite.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dripping

Adjective

Jarod Blades, field manager for the BLM’s Four Rivers Field Office, said Medusahead — a type of cheatgrass — helped propel the fire after a dry winter and wet spring fueled invasive weed growth.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
The second stage is at PLD’s Teruel test facility for its qualification campaign, including wet dress rehearsal and a static hot-fire test.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

Immediately after applying, my skin looked softer and more hydrated—but to be fair, any good moisturizer can give you that instant gratification.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
Drink a glass of water with breakfast or shortly after waking to help your kidneys remove waste and stay hydrated.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of hydrated

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