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limnology

Pronunciation: /lɪmˈnɒlədʒi/

Definition of limnology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the study of the biological, chemical, and physical features of lakes and other bodies of fresh water.

Derivatives

limnological


adjective

limnologist

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek limnē 'lake' + -logy

limnology in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of limnology in the US English dictionary