limnetic

[lim-net-ik]

adjective

pertaining to or living in the open water of a freshwater pond or lake.

Origin of limnetic

1895–1900; < Greek limnḗt(ēs) marsh-dwelling (límn(ē) pool, marsh + -ētēs extended form of -tēs agent suffix, from v. stems ending in -ē-) + -ic

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British Dictionary definitions for limnetic

limnetic

adjective

of, relating to, or inhabiting the open water of lakes down to the depth of light penetrationthe limnetic zone

Word Origin for limnetic

C20: from Greek limnē pool

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