A'QUA, noun [Latin aqua ] 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.
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