aeronomer
|aer-o-nom-er|
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/ˌɛəˈrɒnəmər/
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/ˌɛəˈrɒnəmə/
upper atmosphere scientist
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeronomer' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'nomos' meaning 'law or science'.
Historical Evolution
'aeronomer' was derived from the combination of 'aero' and 'nomer', evolving into the modern English word 'aeronomer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who studies the laws of 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 upper atmosphere of planets, including the Earth.
The aeronomer presented his findings on the ionosphere.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 03:06