exobiology
[ ek-soh-bahy-ol-uh-jee ]
noun
the study of life beyond the earth's atmosphere, as on other planets.
Origin of exobiology
1- Also called astrobiology, space biology.
Other words from exobiology
- ex·o·bi·o·log·i·cal [ek-soh-bahy-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌɛk soʊˌbaɪ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective
- ex·o·bi·ol·o·gist, noun
Words Nearby exobiology
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British Dictionary definitions for exobiology
exobiology
/ (ˌɛksəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
another name for astrobiology
Derived forms of exobiology
- exobiologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for exobiology
exobiology
[ ĕk′sō-bī-ŏl′ə-jē ]
The branch of biology that deals with the search for extraterrestrial life and the effects of extraterrestrial surroundings on living organisms. Also called astrobiology
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