telmatic

English

Etymology

telmat- +‎ -ic, from Ancient Greek τέλμᾰ (télma, “stagnant water; marsh”).

Adjective

telmatic (not comparable)

1. Relating to stagnant water, typically a marsh, swamp, fen or bog; freshwater
2. (geology) deposited in a marsh or swamp

Related terms

• acrotelm
• catotelm
• telmatology