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

Translations

study of spores, pollen etc.

Catalan: palinologia f
Finnish: palynologia

French: palynologie (fr) f
German: Palynologie (de) f

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