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hydrogeologist

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌhaɪ.drəʊˈdʒiː.ə.lɪst/

KK: /haɪˌdroʊˈdʒiː.ə.lɪst/

noun
Definition

A person who studies the distribution and movement of groundwater in the soil and rocks of the Earth's crust.


Example

The hydrogeologist conducted tests to determine the water quality in the area.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about what a hydrogeologist does?
Sloth B
Not really, but it sounds interesting!
Sloth A
They study water and its effects on the earth, which is crucial for our environment.
Sloth B
Wow, that sounds like a really important job!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
geologist
scientist
hydrologist
Antonyms
layman
amateur
novice
Root Explanation

Hydrogeologist → It is formed from "hydro-" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water) and "geologist" (from Greek "geōlogia", meaning study of the earth). The word refers to a scientist who studies the distribution and movement of groundwater in the earth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('hydro-') and 'study of the earth' ('geologist') to remember that a hydrogeologist studies water in the earth.

Visually Confused Words
aerogeologist
pyrgologist
hygiologist
heroologist
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