aerology

[ai-rol-uh-jee]

aer·ol·o·gy

[ai-rol-uh-jee]
noun
1.
the branch of meteorology involving the observation of the atmosphere by means of balloons, airplanes, etc.
2.
(in former use by the U.S. Navy) meteorology.

Origin:
1745–55; aero- + -logy

aer·o·log·ic [air-uh-loj-ik] , aer·o·log·i·cal, adjective
aer·ol·o·gist, noun
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Aerology is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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World English Dictionary
aerology (ɛəˈrɒlədʒɪ)
 
n
the study of the atmosphere, particularly its upper layers
 
aerologic
 
adj
 
aero'logical
 
adj
 
aer'ologist
 
n

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aerology   (â-rŏl'ə-jē)  Pronunciation Key 
The branch of meteorology that studies the total vertical extent of the Earth's atmosphere as opposed to the atmosphere near the Earth's surface only. The most commonly studied atmospheric factors in aerology are air temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, wind, and ozone levels. Radioactivity and some aspects of long-wave radiation are also studied.
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