— limnological /lim'nl oj"i keuhl/ , limnologic , adj. — limnologically , adv. — limnologist , n.
/lim nol"euh jee/ , n.
the scientific study of bodies of fresh water, as lakes and ponds, with reference to their physical, geographical, biological, and other features.
[ 1890-95; limno- (comb. form repr. Gk límne pool, marsh) + -LOGY ]