aerogene
|aero-gene|
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/ˈɛərəˌdʒiːn/
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/ˈeərəʊˌdʒiːn/
atmospheric gas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerogene' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero,' meaning 'air,' and 'gene,' meaning 'produced by or born of.'
Historical Evolution
'aerogene' was derived from the combination of Greek roots 'aero' and 'gene' to describe gases related to the atmosphere.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'gas produced by air,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a gas produced by or found in the atmosphere.
The aerogene was detected in the upper layers of the atmosphere.
Synonyms
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