hydrology
noun/haɪˈdrɒlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #15,287 most common English word
Meaning
The scientific study of water, its properties, distribution, and movement on and below Earth's surface.
Example sentence
She studied hydrology to better understand how rivers and groundwater systems work.
Synonyms & related words
- hydrogeology
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