aquo

/ɑːˈkwɔː/

Definitions

1. noun

a variant of aqua used as a prefix, referring to water or a water-like substance.

“The scientist studied the properties of aquo compounds in the lab.”

2. adjective

relating to or resembling water, often in a chemical context.

“The aquo properties of the new material made it ideal for marine applications.”

Synonyms

  • aqueous
  • hydro

Antonyms

  • arid
  • desiccated