aerobiology

[ air-oh-bahy-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

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

aerobiology

/ ˌɛərəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ; ˌɛərəʊˌbaɪəˈlɒdzɪkəl /

noun

1. the study of airborne organisms, spores, etc

aerobiology

/ âr′ō-bī-ŏl′ə-jē /

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

Derived Forms

• ˌaerobioˈlogically, adverb
• ˌaerobiˈologist, noun
• aerobiological, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aerobiology¹

First recorded in 1935–40; aero- + biology