lim·nol·o·gy (l m-n l  -j )n. The scientific study of the life and phenomena of fresh water, especially lakes and ponds. [Greek limn , lake + -logy.]lim  no·logi·cal (-n-lj-kl) adj.lim no·logi·cal·ly adv.lim·nol o·gist n. |
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 [ˌlɪmnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl], limnologic adj
limnologically adv
limnologist n
| limnology (lm-nl-j) The scientific study of the organisms living in and the phenomena of fresh water, especially lakes and ponds. |
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
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| Noun | 1. | 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 |
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