limnology: Meaning and Definition of

lim•nol•o•gy

Pronunciation: (lim-nol'u-jē), [key]
— n.
  1. the scientific study of bodies of fresh water, as lakes and ponds, with reference to their physical, geographical, biological, and other features.
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