subaqueous

English

Alternative forms

• sub-aqueous, subaquæous

Etymology

sub- +‎ aqueous

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA^(key): /səbˈeɪ.kwi.əs/
• (General Australian) IPA^(key): /sɐˈbæek.wi.əs/
• (New Zealand) IPA^(key): /sɐˈbæek.wi.ɘs/

Adjective

subaqueous (not comparable)

1. Existing below the water surface.

   subaqueous deposits

2. Designed for underwater use.

   a subaqueous helmet

3. Weak and filtered

   subaqueous light

Synonyms

• subaquatic
• submerged
• underwater

Derived terms

• subaqueously

See also

• submarine