veepõhiste

Veepõhiste is the genitive plural form of the Estonian adjective veepõhine, meaning water-based. The term is used to describe products, formulations, or systems in which water serves as the main base or solvent, rather than organic solvents or other media. In everyday usage, veepõhiste is often encountered in product labeling, technical specifications, and regulatory texts to indicate a water-based formulation.

Linguistic note: veepõhine is an adjective derived from vee (water) and põhine (base, foundation). The nominative plural form is veepõhised, while veepõhiste is used when the noun it modifies is in genitive or partitive cases, or when the overall noun phrase is in such a case. For example, veepõhiste lahuste means “of water-based solutions” or “water-based solutions (genitive plural).”

Usage and context: veepõhiste commonly appears in industries such as paints and coatings, cosmetics, cleaners, and adhesives, where distinguishing between water-based and solvent-based formulations is important for properties, safety, and environmental impact. Water-based products are typically associated with lower volatile organic compounds (VOCs), easier cleanup with water, and more user-friendly handling, but may present trade-offs such as longer drying times or different performance characteristics compared to solvent-based counterparts.

See also: veepõhised (nominative plural form), õlipõhised (oil-based), vesilahus (aqueous solution), emulsioon (emulsion), and related labeling terminology.

In summary, veepõhiste is a grammatical form used to refer to water-based substances in Estonian, emphasizing the water-based nature of the described products or formulations.