aerolithology
|aero-li-thol-o-gy|
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/ˌɛəroʊlɪˈθɒlədʒi/
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/ˌɛərəʊlɪˈθɒlədʒi/
study of meteorites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerolithology' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'lithos' meaning 'stone', combined with '-logy' meaning 'study of'.
Historical Evolution
'aerolithology' was formed by combining Greek roots to describe the study of meteorites.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of air stones', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'study of meteorites'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the scientific study of meteorites.
Aerolithology helps scientists understand the composition of meteorites.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 17:51