airshed
|air-shed|
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/ĖÉrĖŹÉd/
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/ĖeÉŹÉd/
shared air region
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airshed' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'shed', where 'air' refers to the atmosphere and 'shed' implies a division or separation.
Historical Evolution
'airshed' was formed in modern English by combining 'air' and 'shed' to describe a distinct atmospheric region.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a division of air, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a geographic area that shares the same air mass, often used in environmental science to study air pollution.
The airshed of the city is affected by industrial emissions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/08 20:06