aerobiology
|aero-bi-ol-o-gy|
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/ˌɛəroʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/
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/ˌeərəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/
study of airborne life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerobiology' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'biology' meaning 'study of life'.
Historical Evolution
'aerobiology' was coined in the 20th century as a scientific term to describe the study of airborne biological particles.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of life in the air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of airborne organic particles, such as pollen, spores, and microorganisms.
Aerobiology is crucial for understanding the spread of allergens.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/18 20:36