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limnology
[ lim-nol-uh-jee ]
noun
- the scientific study of bodies of fresh water, as lakes and ponds, with reference to their physical, geographical, biological, and other features.
limnology
/ lɪmˈnɒlədʒɪ; ˌlɪmnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /
noun
- the study of bodies of fresh water with reference to their plant and animal life, physical properties, geographical features, etc
limnology
/ lĭm-nŏl′ə-jē /
- The scientific study of the organisms living in and the phenomena of fresh water, especially lakes and ponds.
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Derived Forms
- limnological, adjective
- limˈnologist, noun
- ˌlimnoˈlogically, adverb
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Other Words From
- lim·no·log·i·cal [lim-nl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], limno·logic adjective
- limno·logi·cal·ly adverb
- lim·nolo·gist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of limnology1
1890–95; limno- (combining form representing Greek límnē pool, marsh) + -logy
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Word History and Origins
Origin of limnology1
C20: from Greek limnē lake
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