[f. Gr. λίμνη lake, marsh + -λογία -LOGY.] a. The study of the physical phenomena of lakes. b. That department of science that treats of pond-life.
1895. Athenæum, 10 Aug., 195/3. Limnology was dealt with [at the Geographical Congress] by Dr. F. A. Forel.
1899. Pop. Sci. Monthly, Sept., 709. The study of microscopic aquatic life and general limnology.
