Subaqueous

//səbˈeɪ.kwi.əs// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Existing below the water surface. not-comparable

    "subaqueous deposits"

  2. 2
    Designed for underwater use. not-comparable

    "a subaqueous helmet"

  3. 3
    Weak and filtered. not-comparable

    "subaqueous light"

Adjective
  1. 1
    growing or remaining under water wordnet

Example

More examples

"The room was dimly lit by a subaqueous light filtering through a green blind, and Rita had to edge her way round a double bed that barely allowed room to reach a bedside table, for the room, like every other apartment in the house, was clogged with old furniture."

Etymology

From sub- + aqueous.

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