noun
- plural of hydrologist; scientists who study the properties, distribution, and effects of water on Earth's surface, in the soil and rocks, and in the atmosphere
Usage: countable noun; professional/scientific term
Examples
- Hydrologists monitor river levels and rainfall to predict flooding.
- The team of hydrologists studied groundwater contamination in the region.
- Hydrologists use advanced technology to track water movement through soil layers.
- Many hydrologists work for government agencies managing water resources.
- Climate change has made the work of hydrologists increasingly important for understanding drought patterns.
- Hydrologists collaborate with engineers to design sustainable water management systems.