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hydrogeology|ˌhaɪdrəʊdʒiːˈɒlədʒɪ|
[mod. f. hydro- a + geology: cf. F. hydrogéologie.]
That part of geology which treats of the relations of water on or below the surface of the earth. Hence hydrogeoˈlogical a., relating to this.
1824R. Watt Bibl. Brit. III, Hydrogeology [referring to Lamarcke's Hydrogéologie]. 1855Mayne Expos. Lex., Hydrogeologia,..a branch of general physics which treats of the waters spread upon the surface of the earth: hydrogeology. 1877Academy 3 Nov. 434/2 Hydrogeology is a term which Mr. J. Lucas has introduced to denote the relation of geological science to the important subject of water-supply. A hydrogeological survey would..examine into all facts which relate to the form, the position, and the capacity of subterranean water-systems. 1881J. Sollas in Nature XXIV. 474 Physiological geology..includes Meteorology, hydro-geology. |