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hydrology

[ hahy-drol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the science dealing with the occurrence, circulation, distribution, and properties of the waters of the earth and its atmosphere.
  2. hydrogeology; geohydrology.


hydrology

/ ˌhaɪdrəˈlɒdʒɪk; haɪˈdrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the study of the distribution, conservation, use, etc, of the water of the earth and its atmosphere, particularly at the land surface
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hydrology

/ hī-drŏlə-jē /

  1. The scientific study of the properties, distribution, and effects of water as a liquid, solid, or gas on the Earth's surface, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere.
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Derived Forms

  • ˌhydroˈlogically, adverb
  • hydrologic, adjective
  • hyˈdrologist, noun
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Other Words From

  • hy·dro·log·ic [hahy-dr, uh, -, loj, -ik], hydro·logi·cal adjective
  • hydro·logi·cal·ly adverb
  • hy·drolo·gist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrology1

First recorded in 1755–65; hydro- 1 + -logy
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Example Sentences

“The ability to capture more water in the years it is available, particularly given California’s dynamic hydrology, is a critical component of a more secure future.”

The air will be filled with dust while patterns for hydrology and drainage will be altered, perhaps with unanticipated consequences.

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Development projects are reviewed by professional engineers licensed by the state and must follow state hydrology standards, James, the city manager, said.

“It’s going to need continued investment to get it in a place where it’s really able to function with the hydrology of the future.”

This shows a particular need to expand flow measurements along these streams, Andrews said, which are where “we can start to see the fingerprint of climate change on the hydrology.”

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