lakewaters

Example:The scientists sampled lake water to test for the presence of contaminants.

Definition:The liquid substance that fills a lake, often used to describe the water quality or status within the lake.

Example:Aquatic plants are more common in lentic water, such as lake water, due to the slower flow rates.

Definition:Water found in bodies of water that are fairly still, such as lakes or ponds, as opposed to flowing water known as lotic water.