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sub-aqueous

sub-aqueous is the alternative form of subaqueous.

Meaning of subaqueous

Adjective

subaqueous (not comparable)

  1. Existing below the water surface.
    • subaqueous deposits
  2. Designed for underwater use.
    • a subaqueous helmet
  3. Weak and filtered.
    • subaqueous light

Origin of sub-aqueous

From sub- + aqueous.

Questions about sub-aqueous

What is sub-aqueous the alternative form of?
Sub-aqueous is the alternative form of subaqueous.

Words near sub-aqueous in the dictionary

  1. sub-
  2. sub-admiral
  3. sub-admirals
  4. sub-apartment
  5. sub-apartments
  6. sub-aqueous
  7. sub-atomic
  8. sub-audible
  9. sub-audio frequency
  10. sub-balanic
  11. sub-band

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