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limnology

[lim-nol-uh-jee]
noun
  1. 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

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
  1. the study of bodies of fresh water with reference to their plant and animal life, physical properties, geographical features, etc
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Derived Formslimnological (ˌlɪmnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or limnologic, adjectivelimnologically, adverblimnologist, noun

Word Origin

C20: from Greek limnē lake
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Word Origin and History for limnology

n.

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.

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limnology in Science

limnology

[lĭm-nŏl′ə-jē]
  1. The scientific study of the organisms living in and the phenomena of fresh water, especially lakes and ponds.
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