hydrogeology

[ hahy-droh-jee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the science dealing with the occurrence and distribution of underground water.

hydrogeology

/ ˌhaɪdrədʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of geology dealing with the waters below the earth's surface and with the geological aspects of surface waters

hydrogeology

/ hī′drō-jē-ŏl′ə-jē /

1. The scientific study of the occurrence, distribution, and effects of groundwater.

Derived Forms

• ˌhydrogeˈologist, noun
• ˌhydrogeoˈlogical, adjective

Other Words From

• hy·dro·ge·o·log·i·cal [hahy-dr, uh, -jee-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], hydro·geo·logic adjective
• hydro·ge·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrogeology¹

First recorded in 1815–25; hydro- ¹ + geology