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limnetic
[ lim-net-ik ]
/ lɪmˈnɛt ɪk /
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adjective
pertaining to or living in the open water of a freshwater pond or lake.
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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
Words nearby limnetic
limit switch, limivorous, limmer, limn, limner, limnetic, limnology, limnophilous, Límnos, limo, Limoges
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British Dictionary definitions for limnetic
limnetic
/ (lɪmˈnɛtɪk) /
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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