Meaning & use

hydrologist

noun·Advanced

A scientist who studies the distribution, movement, and properties of water on and beneath the Earth.

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The hydrologist measured the river's flow rate after weeks of heavy rain.

City planners hired a hydrologist to assess flood risk along the coast.

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Hydrologists often work on issues such as water supply, flooding, and groundwater contamination.

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