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lentic

[ len-tik ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to or living in still water.

lentic

/ ˈlɛntɪk /

adjective

  1. See lotic
    ecology of, relating to, or inhabiting still water Compare lotic

    a lentic fauna

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lentic1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lentic1

C20: from Latin lentus slow

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