hydrology

[ hahy-drol-uh-jee ]

noun

the science dealing with the occurrence, circulation, distribution, and properties of the waters of the earth and its atmosphere.
hydrogeology; geohydrology.

Origin of hydrology

First recorded in 1755–65; hydro-¹ + -logy

Other words from hydrology

hy·dro·log·ic [hahy-druh-loj-ik], /ˌhaɪ drəˈlɒdʒ ɪk/, hy·dro·log·i·cal, adjective
hy·dro·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
hy·drol·o·gist, noun

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How to use hydrology in a sentence

They argue that the dam reservoirs would affect sediment flow, which in turn would affect the river’s hydrology, threatening the dolphins’ food source and breeding grounds.
The Unlikely Dolphin Rescue Hot Spot: Pakistan | Charu Kasturi | February 2, 2021 | Ozy
Setting aside philosophical musings, and confining our analysis to hydrology, the swollen river seemed clearly to speak of the heavy rains that fell in our region on Christmas Eve.
Our second-coldest day of 2020 came on Saturday | Martin Weil | December 27, 2020 | Washington Post

British Dictionary definitions for hydrology

hydrology

/ (haɪˈdrɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of the distribution, conservation, use, etc, of the water of the earth and its atmosphere, particularly at the land surface

Derived forms of hydrology

hydrologic (ˌhaɪdrəˈlɒdʒɪk) or hydrological, adjective
hydrologically, adverb
hydrologist, noun

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Scientific definitions for hydrology

hydrology

[ hī-drŏl′ə-jē ]

The scientific study of the properties, distribution, and effects of water as a liquid, solid, or gas on the Earth's surface, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere.

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