aeronomist
|aer-o-nom-ist|
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/ˌɛəˈrɒnəmɪst/
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/ˌeəˈrɒnəmɪst/
upper atmosphere scientist
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeronomist' originates from the Greek word 'aero,' meaning 'air,' and 'nomos,' meaning 'law.'
Historical Evolution
'aeronomist' was derived from the term 'aeronomy,' which was coined in the mid-20th century to describe the study of the upper atmosphere.
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 aeronomist presented her findings on the effects of solar radiation on the Earth's atmosphere.
Synonyms
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