aerobiology

noun
aero·​bi·​ol·​o·​gy | \ ˌer-ō-bī-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce aerobiology (audio) \

Definition of aerobiology

: the science dealing with the occurrence, transportation, and effects of airborne materials (such as viruses, pollen, or pollutants)

Other Words from aerobiology

aerobiological \ -​ˌbī-​ə-​ˈlä-​ji-​kəl How to pronounce aerobiological (audio) \ adjective

First Known Use of aerobiology

circa 1937, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aerobiology

aero- + biology

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aerobiology

noun
aero·​bi·​ol·​o·​gy | \ ˌar-ō-bī-ˈäl-ə-jē, ˌer- How to pronounce aerobiology (audio) \
plural aerobiologies

Medical Definition of aerobiology

: the science dealing with the occurrence, transportation, and effects of airborne materials or microorganisms (as viruses, pollen, or pollutants)

Other Words from aerobiology

aerobiological \ -​ˌbī-​ə-​ˈläj-​i-​kəl How to pronounce aerobiological (audio) \ adjective
aerobiological studies
aerobiologically \ -​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce aerobiologically (audio) \ adverb
aerobiologist \ ˌar-​ō-​bī-​ˈäl-​ə-​jist, ˌer-​ How to pronounce aerobiologist (audio) \ noun
Besides keeping tabs on allergenic pollens and spores, aerobiologists can also provide early warning of changing patterns of the world's flora. — Gail Vines, New Scientist, 24 July 1999