aerogeologist
|aero-ge-o-lo-gist|
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/ˌɛəroʊdʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/
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/ˌeərəʊdʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/
studying Earth's surface from the air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerogeologist' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'geologist' meaning 'one who studies the Earth'.
Historical Evolution
'aero' combined with 'geologist' to form the modern English word 'aerogeologist'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who studies the Earth from the air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a scientist who studies the geological features of the Earth's surface from the air, often using aerial photography or remote sensing technology.
The aerogeologist used satellite images to map the region's fault lines.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 12:06