lentic

American

[len-tik] / ˈlɛn tɪk /

adjective

pertaining to or living in still water.

lentic British

/ ˈlɛntɪk /

adjective

ecology of, relating to, or inhabiting still water Compare lotic

a lentic fauna

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Etymology

Origin of lentic

1930–35; < Latin lent ( us ) slow, motionless + -ic

Example Sentences

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“This was a historic storm, estimated by some to be a 1,000-year event. The problem is, these sorts of events are becoming more common with a changing climate,” said John Lenters, senior scientist with Lentic Environmental Services and SWP consulting climatologist, in a news release.

From Washington Times

Lentic′ula, a small lens: a lenticel: a freckle—also Len′ticule.—adv.

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