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potamology


Meanings
  • noun

    The scientific study of rivers and other inland waters.

    - "Potamology is an interdisciplinary science that combines geology, biology, and hydrology."
    - "Researchers in potamology examine the physical and chemical properties of rivers and their watersheds."

Variants
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pomological , pomologies , pomologist , pomologists , pomology
Etymology
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From the Greek words 'potamos' (river) and 'logia' (study of).


Trivia
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  1. The term 'potamology' was first used in the late 19th century.

  2. The study of potamology has led to the discovery of many new species of aquatic organisms.


Related Concepts
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  1. Limnology: The scientific study of inland waters, including both freshwater and brackish waters.

  2. Hydrogeology: The scientific study of the distribution, movement, and quality of groundwater.


Culture
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Potamology has been an essential field of study for understanding the natural environment, particularly in relation to water resources, biodiversity, and human settlements. It has been used in various forms of expression, from literature to art and music.

How to Memorize "potamology"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a scientist studying a river, taking water samples and analyzing them in a lab.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the study of rivers and water, as well as the scientific process of analysis.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Pots and Logs' to remember the definition: Potamology is the study of rivers (pots) and their properties (logs).


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