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sub⋅a⋅que⋅ous

[suhb-ey-kwee-uhs, -ak-wee-]
–adjective
1. existing or situated under water; underwater.
2. occurring or performed under water.
3. used under water.

Origin:
1670–80; sub- + aqueous
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sub·a·que·ous   (sŭb-ā'kwē-əs, -āk'wē-)   
adj.  
  1. Formed or adapted for underwater use or operation; submarine.

  2. Found or occurring underwater: subaqueous organisms; subaqueous rocks.

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subaqueous   (sŭb-ā'kwē-əs)  Pronunciation Key 
  1. Found or occurring underwater.

  2. Formed or adapted for underwater use or operation.


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