nonaqueous
7.3
Not containing water or using water to dissolve things
- adjective
- /ˌnɒnəˈkwēəs/
- Specialized
:
no acuoso
- Chemists often prefer nonaqueous solutions for reactions that are sensitive to water.
Examples
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Many paints are made using a nonaqueous formula to enhance their durability.
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"And the usual nonaqueous solvent for me, Sol," added Ozzy, "but no diet coke in that; I've given up trying to reduce."
Fiction book (1994) -
This type of adhesive works best as a nonaqueous option for bonding various materials.
Synonyms
1
9.8
Without water, often describing chemical substances used in labs
also covers cases where water is not used as a solvent
7.9
A substance that is not mixed with water and contains no water
covers absence of water or cases where water is not used as solvent
Antonyms
How Aqueous
Surface Forms
nonaqueous positive
Morphology
Etymology
The word nonaqueous is made of non- meaning 'not' and aqueous from aqua meaning 'water', like in aquarium. So nonaqueous means 'not containing water' and is used for liquids or solutions that do not use water.