aerolithology

aerolithology
\\| ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) ̷ ̷(ˌ)liˈthäləjē\ noun (-es)
Etymology: aerolith + -o- + -logy
: the science that deals with meteorites

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aerolitholˈogy noun
The science of aerolites
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Main Entry: ↑aero-

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aerolithology
(ˌɛərəʊlɪˈθɒlədʒɪ)
[mod. f. aerolith + Gr. -λογία discourse: see -logy.]
That department of science which treats of aerolites.
a 1864 Webster cites Dana.

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