limnetic
[ lim-net-ik ]
/ lɪmˈnɛt ɪk /
adjective
pertaining to or living in the open water of a freshwater pond or lake.
Origin of limnetic
1895–1900; < Greek
limnḗt(ēs) marsh-dwelling (
límn(ē) pool, marsh +
-ētēs extended form of
-tēs agent suffix, from v. stems ending in
-ē-) +
-ic
Words nearby limnetic
limivorous,
limmasol,
limmer,
limn,
limner,
limnetic,
limnology,
limnophilous,
limo,
limoges,
limonene
British Dictionary definitions for limnetic
limnetic
/ (lɪmˈnɛtɪk) /
adjective
of, relating to, or inhabiting the open water of lakes down to the depth of light penetration
the limnetic zone
Word Origin for limnetic
C20: from Greek
limnē pool