Ecol. designating, of, or living in a freshwater habitat characterized by slowly moving water that is, hence, easily polluted
Origin of lentic
from Classical Latin lentus, slow (see lithe) + -iclentic
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Adjective
(comparative more lentic, superlative most lentic)
- Of or pertaining to, or living in still waters. (as lakes, ponds, or wetlands)
Origin
From Latin lentus (“slow")
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