limnology (redirected from limnologists)

lim·nol·o·gy  (lm-nl-j)

n.

The scientific study of the life and phenomena of fresh water, especially lakes and ponds.

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[Greek limn, lake + -logy.]

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limno·logi·cal (-n-lj-kl) adj.

limno·logi·cal·ly adv.

lim·nolo·gist n.

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limnology [lɪmˈnɒlədʒɪ]

n

(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the study of bodies of fresh water with reference to their plant and animal life, physical properties, geographical features, etc.

[from Greek limnē lake]

limnological  [ˌlɪmnəˈlɒdʒɪk^əl], limnologic adj

limnologically  adv

limnologist  n

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limnology  (lm-nl-j)

The scientific study of the organisms living in and the phenomena of fresh water, especially lakes and ponds.

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limnology

the branch of geology that studies ponds and lakes. — limnologist, n.

See also: Geology

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the 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

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Noun

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limnology - the scientific study of bodies of fresh water for their biological and physical and geological properties earth science - any of the sciences that deal with the earth or its parts