hydrogeology
the science dealing with the occurrence and distribution of underground water.
Origin of hydrogeology
1- Also called hydrology, geohydrology.
Other words from hydrogeology
- hy·dro·ge·o·log·i·cal [hahy-druh-jee-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌhaɪ drəˌdʒi əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, hy·dro·ge·o·log·ic, adjective
- hy·dro·ge·ol·o·gist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for hydrogeology
/ (ˌhaɪdrədʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
the branch of geology dealing with the waters below the earth's surface and with the geological aspects of surface waters
Derived forms of hydrogeology
- hydrogeological, adjective
- hydrogeologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for hydrogeology
[ hī′drō-jē-ŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of the occurrence, distribution, and effects of groundwater.
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