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epilimnion

Pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪˈlɪmnɪən/
Definition of epilimnion

noun (plural epilimnia /-nɪə/)

  • the upper layer of water in a stratified lake.

Origin:

early 20th century: from epi- 'above' + Greek limnion (diminutive of limnē 'lake')

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