limnology
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lim·nol·o·gy
(lĭm-nŏl′ə-jē)n.
The study of the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of lakes and other inland waters.
[Greek limnē, lake + -logy.]
lim′no·log′i·cal (-nə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl) adj.
lim′no·log′i·cal·ly adv.
lim·nol′o·gist n.
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limnology
(lɪmˈnɒlədʒɪ)n
(Physical Geography) the study of bodies of fresh water with reference to their plant and animal life, physical properties, geographical features, etc
[C20: from Greek limnē lake]
limnological, ˌlimnoˈlogic adj
ˌlimnoˈlogically adv
limˈnologist n
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lim•nol•o•gy
(lɪmˈnɒl ə dʒi)n.
the scientific study of bodies of fresh water with reference to their physical, geographical, and other features.
[1890–95; < Greek límn(ē) pool, marsh]
lim`no•log′i•cal (-nlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl) lim`no•log′ic, adj.
lim•nol′o•gist, n.
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limnology
the branch of geology that studies ponds and lakes. — limnologist, n.
See also: Geologythe scientific study of bodies of fresh water, as lakes or rivers, with reference to their physical, geographical, and biological features. — limnologist, n. — limnologic, limnological, adj.
See also: Water-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
limnology
1. The study of life in bodies of fresh water.
2. The study of bodies of water that are inland, such as lakes.
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