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Hydrology

/haɪˈdrɒl.ə.dʒi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    The scientific study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth.

    "Hydrology plays a crucial role in understanding climate change impacts on water resources."
  2. 2

    The branch of science concerned with the properties and behavior of water in the environment.

    "Researchers in hydrology analyze river systems to predict flooding."

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The term 'hydrology' is derived from the Greek words 'hydro' meaning water and 'logia' meaning study or discourse. It emerged in the late 19th century as a scientific discipline focused on the properties and distribution of water on Earth.

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