hydrology
noun
hy·drol·o·gy
hī-ˈdrä-lə-jē 
: 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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As part of their regular class on hydrology, for instance, geology students at the college will learn about traditional water management systems such as the stepwells of Rajasthan, deep wells that harvested rainwater and recharged groundwater in the arid region.
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Byvaishnavi Chandrashekhar, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024
The plan proposes to maintain or improve water quality, maintain or improve bank stability and integrity, maintain aquatic habitat and hydrology — or the movement and quantity of water — sufficient for preservation of the snuffbox.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024
Development projects are reviewed by professional engineers licensed by the state and must follow state hydrology standards, James, the city manager, said.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Even without a rise in extreme weather, keeping the Seine clean enough to swim in in the face of normal weather events—such as regular summer rain—is a big challenge, says Jean-Marie Mouchel, professor of hydrology at the Sorbonne University.
—Helen Massy-Beresford, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2024
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Byvaishnavi Chandrashekhar, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024
The plan proposes to maintain or improve water quality, maintain or improve bank stability and integrity, maintain aquatic habitat and hydrology — or the movement and quantity of water — sufficient for preservation of the snuffbox.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024
Development projects are reviewed by professional engineers licensed by the state and must follow state hydrology standards, James, the city manager, said.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Even without a rise in extreme weather, keeping the Seine clean enough to swim in in the face of normal weather events—such as regular summer rain—is a big challenge, says Jean-Marie Mouchel, professor of hydrology at the Sorbonne University.
—Helen Massy-Beresford, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2024
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hydrology
noun
hy·drol·o·gy
hī-ˈdräl-ə-jē
: a science dealing with the characteristics, distribution, and circulation of water on and below the surface of the land and in the atmosphere
Medical Definition
hydrology
noun
hy·drol·o·gy
hī-ˈdräl-ə-jē
plural hydrologies
: the body of medical knowledge and practice concerned with the therapeutic use of bathing and water
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