aeronomies
|aer-o-no-mies|
/ˌɛəˈrɒnəmiz/
(aeronomy)
study of the upper atmosphere
Etymology
'aeronomy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero,' meaning 'air,' and 'nomos,' meaning 'law.'
'aeronomy' was derived from the Greek word 'aeronomos,' which referred to the laws governing the air, and eventually became the modern English word 'aeronomy.'
Initially, it meant 'laws of the air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study of the upper atmosphere.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the science that deals with the study of the upper atmosphere of the Earth and other planets, including the processes and phenomena occurring there.
Aeronomies is crucial for understanding the effects of solar radiation on Earth's atmosphere.
Synonyms
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