aeronomics
|aer-o-nom-ics|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈnɒmɪks/
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/ˌeərəˈnɒmɪks/
study of the upper atmosphere
Etymology
'aeronomics' originates from the Greek word 'aero,' meaning 'air,' and 'nomos,' meaning 'law' or 'science.'
'aeronomics' was coined in the mid-20th century to describe the study of the upper atmosphere, combining 'aero' and 'nomics' to reflect its scientific nature.
Initially, it meant 'the study of the upper atmosphere,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the scientific study of the upper atmosphere, especially the regions where ionization and other physical and chemical processes occur.
Aeronomics helps us understand the effects of solar radiation on Earth's atmosphere.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 04:06