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aqtobe
nounVery Low
/ækˈtəʊbeɪ/A city in northwestern Kazakhstan, serving as the administrative center of the Aqtobe Region.
aqua
adjectivenounLow
/ˈæk.wə/Water, especially as a clear, colourless liquid.
aqua ammoniae
nounExtremely Low / Obsolete Technical
/ˌækwə əˈməʊnɪiː/Aqueous solution of ammonia, often referring to ammonium hydroxide.
aqua fortis
nounC1/C2
/ˌæk.wə ˈfɔː.tɪs/A historical alchemical/chemical name for concentrated nitric acid.
aqua pura
nounLow
/ˌæk.wə ˈpjʊə.rə/Pure water; water that is clean, uncontaminated, and free from impurities.
aqua regia
nounVery Low
/ˌækwə ˈriːdʒə/A highly corrosive mixture of concentrated nitric acid and concentrated hydrochloric acid, typically in a 1:3 molar ratio, capable of dissolving gold and platinum.
aqua vitae
nounC2/Rare
/ˌækwə ˈvaɪtiː/, /ˌɑːkwə ˈviːtaɪ/A strong distilled alcoholic spirit, especially brandy, whiskey, or gin; literally 'water of life'.
aquacade
nounRare (C2)
/ˈæk.wə.keɪd/A water-based theatrical performance or show, often featuring swimming, diving, and synchronized swimming in an elaborate production.
aquaceutical
nounVery Rare / Specialized
/ˌæk.wəˈsjuː.tɪ.kəl/A therapeutic product or cosmetic derived from freshwater or marine sources, such as algae or other aquatic organisms, often in the form of a drink, supplement, or skincare product.
aquaculture
nounC1
/ˈækwəkʌltʃə/The cultivation of aquatic organisms (fish, shellfish, algae, etc.) under controlled conditions.
aquaerobics
nounLow
/ˌæk.wəˈrəʊ.bɪks/A form of aerobic exercise performed in water, typically a swimming pool, involving rhythmic movements and routines.
aquafaba
nounLow (specialized, culinary/vegan contexts)
/ˌæk.wəˈfɑː.bə/The viscous water in which legumes, especially chickpeas, have been cooked and soaked. Primarily used as an egg white substitute in vegan cooking.
aquafarm
nounC1-C2 (Technical/Low-frequency)
/ˈæk.wəˌfɑːm/A facility for the commercial cultivation of aquatic organisms (such as fish, shellfish, or seaweed) in controlled or semi-controlled water environments.
aquafitness
nounLow
/ˈæk.wəˌfɪt.nəs/A form of physical exercise performed in water, typically a swimming pool, involving aerobic conditioning, strength training, and flexibility exercises.
aqualung
nounlow
/ˈæk.wə.lʌŋ/A portable breathing apparatus for divers, consisting of a cylinder of compressed air connected to a mouthpiece via a hose.
aquamanile
nounExtremely Rare/Very Low Frequency (C2+)
/ˌæk.wə.məˈnaɪ.li/A medieval vessel, usually of bronze or pottery, shaped as an animal or human figure, used for pouring water for handwashing before or after a meal.
aquamarine
nounC1
/ˌæk.wə.məˈriːn/A pale blue-green colour, like the sea.
aquanaut
nounC2
/ˈæk.wə.nɔːt/A person who lives and works underwater in a special structure for extended periods.
aquaphobia
nounLow
/ˌæk.wəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/An intense, irrational fear of water.
aquaplane
nounverbverb-intransitiveC2 / Low frequency
/ˈæk.wə.pleɪn/A board for riding on water, towed by a motorboat; to ride on such a board; to skid uncontrollably on a wet road surface.

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