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Webster 1913 Edition
Aqua
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A′qua
,Noun.
[L. See
Ewer
.] Water; – a word much used in pharmacy and the old chemistry, in various signification, determined by the word or words annexed.
Aqua ammoniæ
, the aqueous solution of ammonia; liquid ammonia; often called
– aqua ammonia
. Aqua marine
, or Aqua marina
Same as
– Aquamarine
. Aqua regia
. [L., royal water]
(Chem.)
, a very corrosive fuming yellow liquid consisting of nitric and hydrochloric acids. It has the power of dissolving gold, the “royal” metal.
– Aqua Tofana
, a fluid containing arsenic, and used for secret poisoning, made by an Italian woman named
Tofana
, in the middle of the 17th century, who is said to have poisoned more than 600 persons. Francis
. – Aqua vitæ
[L., water of life. Cf.
, Eau de vie
, Usquebaugh
]a name given to brandy and some other ardent spirits.
Shak.
Webster 1828 Edition
Aqua
A'QUA
,Noun.
Water; a word much used in pharmacy, and the old chimistry.
Aqua fortis, in the old chimistry, is now called nitric acid.
Aqua marina, a name which jewelers give to the beryl, on account of its color.
Aqua regia, in the old chimistry, is now called nitro-muriatic acid.
Aqua vitae, brandy, or spirit of wine.