palynology
noun
the study of live and fossil spores, pollen grains, and similar plant structures.
palynologist
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a word derived from
palynology.
Example Sentences
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Estella Leopold was, strictly speaking, a palynologist, meaning that she studied pollen, in her case in its fossilized form.
From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
"Around half of the CO2 available at the time," said Jonathan Bujak, who studies dust and fine plant particles as a palynologist.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 15, 2014
"Even up to 2004, the Arctic was still a big unknown," recalled Jonathan Bujak, a renowned palynologist, a person who studies dust and fine particles, such as fossil spores and pollen grains.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 14, 2014
