aqueous solution
[/ˈeɪkwiəs səˈluːʃən/]
nounpl: aqueous solutions
solução aquosa
1. A homogeneous mixture formed when a solute dissolves in water as the solvent
Salt dissolves in water to form an aqueous solution.
O sal se dissolve em água para formar uma solução aquosa.
2. A liquid mixture where water is the predominant component and the dissolving medium
The aqueous solution was clear and colorless.
A solução aquosa era clara e incolor.
3. In chemistry, any solution in which water serves as the solvent
Most biological reactions occur in aqueous solutions within cells.
A maioria das reações biológicas ocorre em soluções aquosas dentro das células.
The term 'aqueous solution' is fundamental in chemistry education and pharmaceutical sciences in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian universities and laboratories, 'solução aquosa' is the standard technical term used in chemistry, biology, and pharmaceutical contexts. In the USA, this terminology is equally important in academic and industrial chemistry applications. The concept is crucial in understanding biological systems since most life processes occur in aqueous solutions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in aqueous solution - used to describe the state of a dissolved substance
dissolve in aqueous solution - common chemistry phrase describing the dissolution process
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