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lentic

[ len-tik ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to or living in still water.


lentic

/ ˈlɛntɪk /

adjective

  1. ecology of, relating to, or inhabiting still water Compare lotic

    a lentic fauna

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lentic1

1930–35; < Latin lent ( us ) slow, motionless + -ic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lentic1

C20: from Latin lentus slow
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Example Sentences

“This was a historic storm, estimated by some to be a 1,000-year event. The problem is, these sorts of events are becoming more common with a changing climate,” said John Lenters, senior scientist with Lentic Environmental Services and SWP consulting climatologist, in a news release.

Scientists from the Superior Watershed Partnership and Lentic Environmental Services recently deployed the new buoy about a mile from the lighthouse.

Scientists from the Superior Watershed Partnership and Lentic Environmental Services recently deployed the new buoy about a mile from the lighthouse.

Lentic′ula, a small lens: a lenticel: a freckle—also Len′ticule.—adv.

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