astrobiology

[as-troh-bahy-ol-uh-jee]

as·tro·bi·ol·o·gy

[as-troh-bahy-ol-uh-jee]
noun
(not in technical use) exobiology.

Origin:
1950–55; astro- + biology

as·tro·bi·o·log·i·cal [as-troh-bi-uh-loj-i-kuhl] , adjective
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Astrobiology has a plethora of syllables.
So is sesquipedalianism. Does it mean:
(used as a nonsense word by children to express approval or to represent the longest word in English.)
given to using long words.
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World English Dictionary
astrobiology (ˌæstrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ)
 
n
the branch of biology that investigates the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe

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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
astrobiology   (ās'trō-bī-ŏl'ə-jē)  Pronunciation Key 
See exobiology.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia

astrobiology

a multidisciplinary field dealing with the nature, existence, and search for extraterrestrial life (life beyond Earth). Astrobiology encompasses areas of biology, astronomy, and geology.

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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
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