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aerology

aerology

9.9
The study of the air around the Earth, especially the upper layers
  • noun
  • /ˌɛəˈrɒlədʒi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : aerología
  • After completing his degree in aerology, he started working on climate change research in the upper atmosphere.

Examples

  • The scientists conducted research in aerology to better understand weather patterns in the stratosphere.

  • Her studies in aerology focused on the effects of atmospheric layers on satellite communications.

  • Is my aerology gear aboard?

    Destination Tokyo (1943)

  • - Aerology specialist.

    Destination Tokyo (1943)

Synonyms

aeronomy
vsaerology
  • Specialized
9.9

The study of the upper layers of a planet's atmosphere

covers the whole atmosphere rather than only its upper layers

Surface Forms

aerology singular
aerologies plural

Morphology

aerology = aero + logy

The term is built from the combining form 'aero' and the scholarly suffix '-logy', but its exact scientific scope is specialized rather than fully predictable for a beginner.

Etymology

Aerology comes from old Greek parts aero- meaning 'air' and -logy meaning 'study', the same aero- you see in aeroplane and aerospace. So Aerology is the 'study of the air', which is why it means the study of the whole atmosphere, especially its upper layers.