Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry
Aqueous (aq.):
In the presence of
water
, often meaning
water
is the
solvent
.
Aqueous NaCl
Anhydrous
NaCl
Related terms:
Solvation
,
solvent shell
,
hydrogen bond
,
hydrate
,
hydration
,
hygroscopic
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