subaqueous
English
Alternative forms
- subaquæous
Etymology
sub- + aqueous
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /sʌˈbeɪkwi.əs/
- (General Australian) IPA(key): /sɐˈbæekwi.əs/
- (General New Zealand) IPA(key): /sɐˈbæekwi.ɘs/
Adjective
subaqueous (not comparable)
- Existing below the water surface.
- subaqueous deposits
- Designed for underwater use.
- a subaqueous helmet
- Weak and filtered
- subaqueous light
Synonyms
- subaquatic
- submerged
- underwater
Derived terms
- subaqueously
See also
- submarine