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hy·drog·ra·phy

 (hī-drŏg′rə-fē)
n. pl. hy·drog·ra·phies
1. The scientific description and analysis of the physical conditions, boundaries, flow, and related characteristics of the earth's surface waters.
2. The mapping of bodies of water.

hy·drog′ra·pher n.
hy′dro·graph′ic (hī′drə-grăf′ĭk) adj.
hy′dro·graph′i·cal·ly adv.
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hydrographic

(ˌhaɪdrəˈɡræfɪk)
adj
(Physical Geography) of or relating to hydrographics
ˌhydroˈgraphical adj
ˌhydroˈgraphically adv
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Adj.1.hydrographic - of or relating to the science of hydrography
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