Meaning & use
hydrologist
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.
A note on using this word
Hydrologists often work on issues such as water supply, flooding, and groundwater contamination.
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