adjective
- relating to or concerned with the study of water in soil and rock layers, and its movement through the ground
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The hydrogeological survey revealed contamination in the groundwater beneath the factory.
- Engineers conducted a hydrogeological assessment before constructing the dam.
- Hydrogeological conditions in the region make it suitable for well drilling.
- The hydrogeological map shows the flow of water through different soil layers.
- Climate change is affecting hydrogeological patterns in arid regions.
- A hydrogeological study was required to determine if the site was safe for the landfill.