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lotic

adjective
lo·​tic | \ ˈlō-tik How to pronounce lotic (audio) \

Definition of lotic

: of, relating to, or living in actively moving water a lotic habitat — compare lentic

First Known Use of lotic

1916, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for lotic

Latin lotus, past participle of lavere

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The first known use of lotic was in 1916

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