What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “aqueous”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “aqueous”

The antonyms of aqueous are anhydrous and dry. The antonym anhydrous means without water, while dry means lacking moisture.

Explore all Antonyms of “aqueous”

• anhydrous
• dry

Definitions and Examples of anhydrous, dry

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

anhydrous

Containing no water; without water.

Example

The anhydrous substance was used in the laboratory to prevent any reaction with water.

dry

Lacking moisture or water; not wet.

Example

The desert is a dry and arid place with very little rainfall.

Key Differences: anhydrous vs dry

• 1. Anhydrous refers to a substance that contains no water, while aqueous refers to a solution that contains water.
• 2. Dry refers to a lack of moisture or water, while aqueous refers to a solution that contains water.

Effective Usage of anhydrous, dry

• 1. Science: Use anhydrous to describe substances that contain no water, and aqueous to describe solutions that contain water.
• 2. Everyday Life: Use dry to describe things that lack moisture or water, such as clothes or skin.
• 3. Cooking: Use anhydrous to describe ingredients that are free of water, and aqueous to describe ingredients that contain water.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of aqueous are anhydrous and dry. Anhydrous refers to substances without water, while dry refers to a lack of moisture. Use anhydrous in scientific contexts, dry in everyday life, and aqueous to describe solutions that contain water.