palynology
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek παλύνω (palúnō, “I sprinkle, scatter”) (from πάλη (pálē, “fine meal, dust”)) + -logy.
Noun
palynology (uncountable)
- (sciences) The scientific study of spores, pollen and particulate organic matter in various matrices including the air (pollen counts), crime scenes, and sedimentary rocks.
Derived terms
Derived terms
- melissopalynology
- neopalynology
- paleopalynology
- palynological
- palynologist
Translations
study of spores, pollen etc.
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