aerobioscope
|aer-o-bi-o-scope|
C2
🇺🇸
/ˌɛəroʊˈbaɪəˌskoʊp/
🇬🇧
/ˌeərəʊˈbaɪəˌskəʊp/
instrument for studying airborne life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerobioscope' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'bios' meaning 'life', combined with 'scope' meaning 'instrument for viewing'.
Historical Evolution
'aerobioscope' was coined in the late 19th century as scientific interest in microbiology and airborne pathogens grew.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for viewing life in the air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/18 22:21