geohydrology

noun

geo·​hy·​drol·​o·​gy ˌjē-ō-hī-ˈdrä-lə-jē How to pronounce geohydrology (audio)
: a science that deals with the character, source, and mode of occurrence of underground water
geohydrologic adjective
geohydrologist noun

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of geohydrology was circa 1909

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“Geohydrology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geohydrology. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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