hydrologists
hydrologists — noun
1. people who study how water is distributed, how it moves, and how it behaves on a
people who study how water is distributed, how it moves, and how it behaves on and below the earth's surface
Nikhil works as one of the lead hydrologists at the state water board.
The hydrologists from Greta's team tracked the river's flow for six months.
tracked + [river feature] for studying water flow
After the flood, hydrologists warned that the dam might not hold.
Hydrologists at the Aegean Institute use satellite data to map underground water.
Lotte's report helped the city's hydrologists plan for the next drought.
- water scientist
broader term; includes chemists and biologists who study water without geological training
- hydrogeologist
a hydrologist who focuses specifically on water underground, especially in rock formations
用法筆記
The singular form is hydrologist. This word refers specifically to scientists who specialise in water systems — not to engineers who build dams or treatment plants.