— hydrometeorologist , n. — hydrometeorological /huy'dreuh mee'tee euhr euh loj"i keuhl/ , adj.
/huy'dreuh mee'tee euh rol"euh jee/ , n.
the study of atmospheric water, esp. precipitation, as it affects agriculture, water supply, flood control, power generation, etc.
[ 1860-65; HYDRO- 1 + METEOROLOGY ]