What does lentic mean?

Definitions for lentic
ˈlɛn tɪklentic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. lenticadjective

    of or relating to or living in still waters (as lakes or ponds)

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  1. lenticadjective

    Of or pertaining to, or living in still waters. (as lakes, ponds, or wetlands)

  2. Etymology: From lentus

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  1. lentic

    Lentic refers to still or slow-moving water bodies or systems, such as ponds, lakes, or wetlands. The term is used in the field of limnology to describe, contrast, and study freshwater environments. It comes from the Latin word 'lenticula', meaning lentil, often referring to the calm, flat surface of still water that can resemble the shape of a lentil.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lentic in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lentic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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