SUBAQUEOUS

subaqueous, subaquatic, submerged, submersed, underwater

(adjective) growing or remaining under water; “viewing subaqueous fauna from a glass-bottomed boat”; “submerged leaves”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

subaqueous (not comparable)

Existing below the water surface.

Designed for underwater use.

Weak and filtered

Synonyms

• subaquatic

• submerged

• underwater

Source: Wiktionary


Sub`a*quat"ic, Sub*a"que*ous, a.

1. Being under water, or beneath the surface of water; adapted for use under water; submarine; as, a subaqueous helmet.

2. (Geol.)

Definition: Formed in or under water; as, subaqueous deposits.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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