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limnological

Variant of limnology

noun

the science that deals with the physical, chemical, and biological properties and features of fresh waters, esp. lakes and ponds

Origin: < Gr limnē, marsh, akin to leimōn (see limonite) + -logy

Related Forms:

limnological adjective
limnologist noun

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