hydrometeorology: Meaning and Definition of

hy•dro•me•te•or•ol•o•gy

Pronunciation: (hī"dru-mē"tē-u-rol'u-jē), [key]
— n.
  1. the study of atmospheric water, esp. precipitation, as it affects agriculture, water supply, flood control, power generation, etc.
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