n. The branch of meteorology that deals with the occurrence, motion, and changes of state of atmospheric water. hy′dro·me′te·or′o·logi·cal (-ôr′ə-lŏjĭ-kəl, -ŏr′-) adj. hy′dro·me′te·or·olo·gist n. |
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