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limnology
[ lim-nol-uh-jee ]
/ lɪmˈnɒl ə dʒi /
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noun
the scientific study of bodies of fresh water, as lakes and ponds, with reference to their physical, geographical, biological, and other features.
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Origin of limnology
OTHER WORDS FROM limnology
lim·no·log·i·cal [lim-nl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌlɪm nlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, lim·no·log·ic, adjectivelim·no·log·i·cal·ly, adverblim·nol·o·gist, nounWords nearby limnology
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British Dictionary definitions for limnology
limnology
/ (lɪmˈnɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the study of bodies of fresh water with reference to their plant and animal life, physical properties, geographical features, etc
Derived forms of limnology
limnological (ˌlɪmnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or limnologic, adjectivelimnologically, adverblimnologist, nounWord Origin for limnology
C20: from Greek limnē lake
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Scientific definitions for limnology
limnology
[ lĭm-nŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of the organisms living in and the phenomena of fresh water, especially lakes and ponds.
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