epilimnion
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See also: épilimnion
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek ἐπί (epí, “upon”) + λίμνιον (límnion), diminutive of λίμνη (límnē, “lake”).
Noun[edit]
epilimnion (plural epilimnions or epilimnia)
- The surface layer of a liquid body, used in reference to a reservoir or body of water