epilimnion

[ ep-uh-lim-nee-on, -uhn ]

noun,plural ep·i·lim·ni·a [ep-uh-lim-nee-uh]. /ˌɛp əˈlɪm ni ə/.
  1. (in certain lakes) the layer of water above the thermocline.

Origin of epilimnion

1
1905–10; epi- + Greek límnion small pond, diminutive of límnē pool, lake

Other words from epilimnion

  • ep·i·lim·net·ic [ep-uh-lim-net-ik], /ˌɛp ə lɪmˈnɛt ɪk/, ep·i·lim·ni·al, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for epilimnion

epilimnion

/ (ˌɛpɪˈlɪmnɪən) /


noun
  1. the upper layer of water in a lake

Origin of epilimnion

1
C20: from epi- + Greek limnion, diminutive of limnē lake

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