English Explanatory Dictionary

palynology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The scientific study of spores, pollen and particulate organic matter in various matrices including the air (pollen counts), crime scenes, and sedimentary rocks.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

palynology

Etymology

From palyno- + -logy.

Derived words

actuopalynology aeropalynology archaeopalynology melissopalynology micropalynology neopalynology paleopalynology palynological palynologist
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