"epilimnion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: epilimnions [plural], epilimnia [plural]
Etymology: From epi- + -limnion. Etymology templates: {{af|en|epi-|-limnion}} epi- + -limnion Head templates: {{en-noun|s|epilimnia}} epilimnion (plural epilimnions or epilimnia)
  1. The surface layer of a liquid body, used in reference to a reservoir or body of water Wikipedia link: epilimnion Categories (topical): Geography Related terms: epilimnetic, epilimnic

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