hydrology

hy·drol·o·gy

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Definitions of hydrology word

noun hydrology the science dealing with the occurrence, circulation, distribution, and properties of the waters of the earth and its atmosphere. 1
noun hydrology hydrogeology; geohydrology. 1
noun hydrology The branch of science concerned with the properties of the earth's water, esp. its movement in relation to land. 1
noun hydrology earth science: study of water 1
noun hydrology the study of the distribution, conservation, use, etc, of the water of the earth and its atmosphere, particularly at the land surface 0
noun hydrology the science dealing with the waters of the earth, their distribution on the surface and underground, and the cycle involving evaporation, precipitation, flow to the seas, etc. 0

before 1755

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1755-65; hydro-1 + -logy

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