aerobacteriologist
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/ˌɛəroʊbækˌtɪəriˈɒlədʒɪst/
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/ˌeərəʊbækˌtɪəriˈɒlədʒɪst/
study of air-borne bacteria
Etymology
'aerobacteriologist' originates from 'aero-' meaning 'air', 'bacterio-' meaning 'bacteria', and '-logist' meaning 'one who studies'.
'aerobacteriologist' is a modern term combining elements from Greek and Latin to describe a specialist in the study of air-borne bacteria.
Initially, it meant 'one who studies air-borne bacteria', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a scientist who studies bacteria that thrive in the presence of air or oxygen.
The aerobacteriologist conducted experiments to understand how bacteria behave in different atmospheric conditions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/18 16:21