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(hy-dro-log-ic-cy-cle) 6 syllables

Definition

noun. the continuous movement of water in different forms through the environment.

Example Sentence

Studying the hydrologic cycle helps scientists understand global water distribution and climate patterns.

More Example Sentences

The cycle includes evaporation and precipitation.

Synonyms

water cycle; precipitation cycle

Antonyms

water stagnation; water immobility

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