aeroscopically
|aer-o-scop-i-cal-ly|
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/ˌɛroʊˈskɒpɪkli/
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/ˌeərəʊˈskɒpɪkli/
(aeroscopic)
observing the atmosphere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeroscopically' originates from the Greek word 'aēr' meaning 'air' and 'skopein' meaning 'to look or observe'.
Historical Evolution
'aēr' and 'skopein' combined to form the term 'aeroscopic' in English, which then evolved into the adverb 'aeroscopically'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to observe air or gases', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner related to the observation or measurement of air or gases.
The particles were measured aeroscopically to determine their concentration.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 15:36