hyetology

hyetology
\\ˌhīəˈtäləjē\ noun (-es)
Etymology: hyet- + -logy
: a branch of meteorology that deals with precipitation (as of rain and snow)

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hyetological /huy'i tl oj"i keuhl/, adj.hyetologist, n.
/huy'i tol"euh jee/, n.
the branch of meteorology dealing with precipitation.
[HYETO- + -LOGY]

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hyetolˈogy noun
A branch of meteorology dealing with rainfall
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Main Entry:hyetal

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