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hydrology
[hahy-drol-uh-jee]
noun
the science dealing with the occurrence, circulation, distribution, and properties of the waters of the earth and its atmosphere.
hydrogeology; geohydrology.
hydrology
/ ˌhaɪdrəˈlɒdʒɪk, haɪˈdrɒlədʒɪ /
noun
the study of the distribution, conservation, use, etc, of the water of the earth and its atmosphere, particularly at the land surface
hydrology
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.
Other 51Թ Forms
- hydrologic adjective
- hydrological adjective
- hydrologically adverb
- hydrologist noun
- ˌˈDz adverb
- ˈDZDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hydrology1
Example Sentences
“This mismatch in hydrology and supplies requires immediate attention and science-based action to retain environmental protections while also increasing stored supplies when reservoirs are spilling.”
Climate change has fundamentally altered California’s hydrology, delivering more rainwater and less snowmelt, exacerbating wildfire, drought and the depletion of groundwater and aquifers.
“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.
Development projects are reviewed by professional engineers licensed by the state and must follow state hydrology standards, James, the city manager, said.
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