limnology
Definitions
The science concerning the biological, physical and geological properties of fresh water bodies, especially lakes and ponds.
Equivalents
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Examples
“Although limnology is a young discipline, it has, over the past century, experienced marked growth. Its early descriptive period was a long one, given the enormous diversity of biota and environments in freshwater ecosystems.”
“The exercises in this book were set⟳ forth initially because of our frustrations in teaching such a complex, multifaceted discipline as limnology.”
“Reservoir limnology and water quality management are associated with functions such as flood⟳ control⟳, hydropower generation, irrigation, and fishery.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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