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limnology.

The science concerning the biological, geological, and physical properties of fresh water bodies, especially lakes and ponds.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/lɪmˈnɒləd͡ʒi/Received-Pronunciation/lɪmˈnɑləd͡ʒi/General-American
  1. The science concerning the biological, geological, and physical properties of fresh water bodies, especially lakes and ponds.

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Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English limno- Proto-Indo-European *leǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *lóǵos Proto-Hellenic *lógos Ancient Greek λόγος (lógos) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-i-eh₂ Proto-Hellenic *-íā Ancient Greek -ῐ́ᾱ (-ĭ́ā) Ancient Greek -λογῐ́ᾱ (-logĭ́ā)bor. Latin -logialbor. French -logiebor. English -logy English limnology From limno- + -logy.

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