aerobiology

[ 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.

Origin of aerobiology

First recorded in 1935–40; aero- + biology

British Dictionary definitions for aerobiology

aerobiology
/ (ˌɛərəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of airborne organisms, spores, etc

Derived forms of aerobiology

aerobiological (ˌɛərəʊˌbaɪəˈlɒdzɪkəl), adjective aerobiologically, adverb aerobiologist, noun

Scientific definitions for aerobiology

aerobiology
[ âr′ō-bī-ŏlə-jē ]

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