pollen count

American

noun

a count of the amount of pollen in the air, based on the average of the number of pollen grains that collect on slides exposed to the air for a given period of time.

pollen count British

noun

a measure of the pollen present in the air over a 24-hour period, often published to enable sufferers from hay fever to predict the severity of their attacks

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Etymology

Origin of pollen count

First recorded in 1925–30

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pollen count

In the UK, pollen grains are manually measured to find the daily pollen count.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 8, 2024

More than 122,650 people visited the NHS website seeking hay-fever advice last week, as the pollen count hit some of its highest levels this year.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2023

When the pollen count is high, people usually have more severe reactions, which can sometimes be asthmatic.

From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2023

On Feb. 23, D.C. had a pollen count of 2,725 grains per cubic meter of air — the highest daily count for the month of February since the U.S.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 19, 2023

“So, we expect the pollen count this year to be robust, with more people experiencing symptoms as a result.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2023

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