limnology

[lim-nol-uh-jee]

noun

the scientific study of bodies of fresh water, as lakes and ponds, with reference to their physical, geographical, biological, and other features.

Origin of limnology

1890–95; limno- (combining form representing Greek límnē pool, marsh) + -logy

Related formslim·no·log·i·cal

[lim-nl-oj-i-kuh l] /ˌlɪm nlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, lim·no·log·ic, adjectivelim·no·log·i·cal·ly, adverblim·nol·o·gist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for limnology

limnology

noun

the study of bodies of fresh water with reference to their plant and animal life, physical properties, geographical features, etc

Derived Formslimnological (ˌlɪmnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or limnologic, adjectivelimnologically, adverblimnologist, noun

Word Origin for limnology

C20: from Greek limnē lake

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Word Origin and History for limnology

study of lakes and fresh water, 1892, with -logy + limno-, comb. form of Greek limne "pool of standing water, tidal pool, marsh, lake," from PIE root *(s)lei- "slime" (see slime (n.)). The science founded and the name probably coined by Swiss geologist François-Alphonse Forel (1841-1912). Related: Limnological; limnologist.

limnology in Science

limnology

[lĭm-nŏl′ə-jē]

The scientific study of the organisms living in and the phenomena of fresh water, especially lakes and ponds.