aerolitics
|aer-o-lit-ics|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈlɪtɪks/
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/ˌeərəʊˈlɪtɪks/
study of meteorites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerolitics' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aerolithos,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and 'lithos' meant 'stone.'
Historical Evolution
'aerolithos' transformed into the English word 'aerolite,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerolitics.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stone from the air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study of meteorites.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of meteorites, particularly those that have fallen to Earth from space.
The scientist specialized in aerolitics, focusing on the composition of meteorites.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 18:36