aerophysics
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/ˌɛəroʊˈfɪzɪks/
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/ˌeərəʊˈfɪzɪks/
study of atmospheric properties
Etymology
'aerophysics' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'physics' meaning 'nature' or 'natural science'.
'aero' combined with 'physics' to form the modern English word 'aerophysics'.
Initially, it meant 'the study of air', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study of the physical properties and behavior of the atmosphere'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the branch of physics that deals with the study of the physical properties and behavior of the atmosphere and the processes occurring within it.
Aerophysics is crucial for understanding weather patterns and climate change.
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