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aerobiology

American

[air-oh-bahy-ol-uh-jee] / ˌɛər oʊ baɪˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials, as pollen, spores, microorganisms, or viruses.

aerobiology British

/ ˌɛərəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ, ˌɛərəʊˌbaɪəˈlɒdzɪkəl /

noun

the study of airborne organisms, spores, etc

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aerobiology Scientific

/ âr′ō-bī-ŏl′ə-jē /

The scientific study of the sources, dispersion, and effects of airborne biological materials, such as pollen, spores, and microorganisms.

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Etymology

Origin of aerobiology

First recorded in 1935–40; aero- + biology

Example Sentences

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“That evidence is building right now,” says Chad Roy, director of infectious-disease aerobiology at the Tulane National Primate Research Center.

From Washington Post • May 28, 2020

Olson was discharged from the army in 1944, but remained at Fort Detrick on a civilian contract and continued his research into aerobiology.

From The Guardian • Sep. 6, 2019

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