Hypolimnion

Origin

From Ancient Greek ὑπο-, combining form of ὑπό (hypó, "under") + λιμνίον, diminutive of λίμνη (limnē, "lake").

Full definition of hypolimnion

Noun

1. (geography) the perpetually cold layer of water that lies beneath the thermocline of a thermally stratified lake

Derived terms

• hypolimnetic