limnetic

American

[lim-net-ik] / lɪmˈnɛt ɪk /

adjective

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

limnetic British

/ lɪmˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or inhabiting the open water of lakes down to the depth of light penetration

the limnetic zone

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Etymology

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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