potamologicaladj.
/ˌpɒtəməˈlɒdʒᵻkl/, U.S. /ˌpɑdəməˈlɑdʒək(ə)l/ Of or relating to potamology.
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potamological1890
1890 Cent. Dict. Potamological.
1974 Amer. Midland Naturalist 92 489 During the glacial periods, present-day sluggish rivers and streams of low gradient were transformed into ‘headwaters’ and associated ecological and potamological changes would be expected to have occurred.
1996 Pipeline & Gas Jrnl. (Nexis) Jan. 36 A greater extension of the profile may be needed if the banks of the river shift periodically or are of concern. In either case, a potamological engineer should be consulted.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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