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aquo

adjective
aq·​uo | \ ˈa(ˌ)kwō, ˈä-\

Definition of aquo

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to compounds derived from water lithium hydroxide LiOH is an aquo base — compare ammono

aquo-

combining form

Definition of aquo- (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : containing a molecule of water as part of a coordination complex hexaquocobalt(III) chloride [Co(H2O)6]Cl3
2 : derived from water —in names of chemical compounds aquocarbonic acid OC(OH)2 — compare ammono- sense 2

History and Etymology for aquo

Adjective

aquo-

Combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin aqua water + International Scientific Vocabulary -o-

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