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limnic

/ˈlɪm.nɪk/

limnic adjective: relating to fresh water, typically a lake or swamp; freshwater.

Adjective

limnic (not comparable)

  1. Relating to fresh water, typically a lake or swamp; freshwater.
  2. Deposited in a lake or swamp.

Antonyms of limnic

Origin of limnic

From limn- + -ic.

Words formed from limnic

Questions about limnic

What does limnic mean?
Limnic means relating to fresh water, typically a lake or swamp; freshwater.
What part of speech is limnic?
Limnic is an adjective.
How do you pronounce limnic?
Limnic is pronounced /ˈlɪm.nɪk/.

Words near limnic in the dictionary

  1. limnetic zone
  2. limnetics
  3. limniad
  4. limniades
  5. limniads
  6. limnic
  7. limnimeter
  8. limnimeters
  9. limnimetric
  10. limnimetry
  11. limning

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