limno'logic

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limnology (lɪmˈnɒlədʒɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the study of bodies of fresh water with reference to their plant and animal life, physical properties, geographical features, etc
 
[C20: from Greek limnē lake]
 
limnological
 
adj
 
limno'logic
 
adj
 
limno'logically
 
adv
 
lim'nologist
 
n

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