aeronomy
|aer-on-o-my|
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/ɛˈrɒnəmi/
study of the upper atmosphere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeronomy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aēr,' meaning 'air,' and 'nomos,' meaning 'law.'
Historical Evolution
'aēr' and 'nomos' combined to form the modern English word 'aeronomy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the study of air laws,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study of the upper atmosphere.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the scientific study of the upper atmosphere, especially the regions where ionization and dissociation are important.
Aeronomy helps us understand the effects of solar radiation on Earth's atmosphere.
Synonyms
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