hydrology
noun
hy·drol·o·gy
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Definition of hydrology
: a science dealing with the properties, distribution, and circulation of water on and below the earth's surface and in the atmosphere
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Other Words from hydrology
hydrologic
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or hydrological \ ˌhī-drə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
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adjective
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or hydrological \ ˌhī-drə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
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adjective
hydrologically
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adverb
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adverb
hydrologist
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noun
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noun
Examples of hydrology in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
One of the key functions of recent CalCOFI cruises is determining how climate change is altering the ocean’s hydrology and ecology. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Oceanographers mark seven-decade survey of the California Current," 15 July 2019 It is hoped that the expansion of Crissy Marsh into Quartermaster Reach will improve hydrology enough that dredging of the outlet channel to the bay will no longer be necessary. — Peter Fimrite, SFChronicle.com, "On the edge of SF’s Presidio, restoring a watershed will benefit nature and humans," 5 Aug. 2019 Its gravitational pull creates tides, ordering biology and hydrology across the planet. — Eli Kintisch, Washington Post, "Exploring the moon’s past and future," 11 July 2019 Images taken by its camera are used in hydrology and forestry and data sent by it are used for oceanographic studies. — Washington Post, "Ahead of 2nd moon shot, a timeline of India’s space program," 12 July 2019 The school’s experts in ecology, hydrology, environmental engineering and other disciplines will help the Air Force clean up contaminated sites, reduce or prevent future pollution, and comply with environmental rules and law at its installations. — USA TODAY, "Flying goats, chile duel, ’99 Women’s World Cup statue: News from around our 50 states," 12 July 2019 The way water flows over the ground, called surface hydrology, can determine whether drivers encounter just a little hydroplaning or completely impassable roadways. — Katherine Ellen Foley, Quartz, "Climate change could intensify DC floods, but engineering can help," 8 July 2019 May’s record-setting torrential rainfall was a catalyst for Lake Michigan’s surge in water levels, said Keith Kompoltowicz chief of watershed hydrology with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ district office in Detroit. — Javonte Anderson, chicagotribune.com, "Lake Michigan water levels on pace to reach record high in June, skirt records into fall," 17 June 2019 Meselhe is one of the country’s foremost experts on coastal hydrology and sediment transportation. — Beau Evans, nola.com, "Coastal restoration scientists arrested on trade-secret theft allegations," 5 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hydrology.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for hydrology
hydrology
noun
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plural hydrologies
Medical Definition of hydrology
: the body of medical knowledge and practice concerned with the therapeutic use of bathing and water