n. The study of the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of lakes and other inland waters. [Greek limnē, lake + -LOGY.] lim′no·logi·cal (-nə-lŏjĭ-kəl) adj. lim′no·logi·cal·ly adv. lim·nolo·gist n. |
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