Aerobiological

/ˌɛəroʊbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the study of airborne organisms and biological particles, such as bacteria, viruses, pollen, and spores.

Etymology

From aero- + bio- + -logical (from logos, study); the standard form of the adjective, more commonly used than 'aerobiologic.'

Kelly Says

Aerobiological research became absolutely critical during COVID-19 — scientists needed to understand exactly how far respiratory droplets and aerosols traveled through air, which is fundamentally a question about airborne biology.

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