What term is used for substances that are dissolved in water?

The term used for substances that are dissolved in water is "aqueous." In chemistry, an aqueous solution is one where water is the solvent, and the solute (the substance being dissolved) is uniformly distributed throughout the water. This term is especially significant because it designates the medium in which chemical reactions or processes take place, emphasizing the role of water as the dissolving agent.

The other choices refer to different concepts: "solvent" pertains to the substance that dissolves a solute, often in a solution, but doesn't specifically indicate the state of dissolution in relation to water. "Suspended" refers to particles that do not dissolve but remain dispersed within a fluid, often seen in scenarios where solid particles are mixed with liquids and remain visible. "Concentrated" describes the amount of solute present in a solution compared to the solvent, not necessarily indicating that the solute is dissolved in water specifically.