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

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Post

Sabrina McGraw, a scientist in the Center for Aerobiology at USAMRIID, explained.

From Fox News

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

"Hay fever sufferers could be badly affected," warns the National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit.

From Children's BBC

"Hay fever sufferers could be badly affected," warns the National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit.

From BBC