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

Related formshy·dro·log·ic

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

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British Dictionary definitions for hydrologist

hydrology

noun

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

Derived Formshydrologic (ˌhaɪdrəˈlɒdʒɪk) or hydrological, adjectivehydrologically, adverbhydrologist, noun

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Word Origin and History for hydrologist

hydrology

1762, from hydro- + -logy. Related: Hydrologist; hydrological (1660s).

hydrologist in Science

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.