aeroplankton

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English

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Etymology

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From aero- +‎ plankton.

Noun

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aeroplankton (plural aeroplankton or aeroplanktons)

English Wikipedia has an article on:
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  1. The tiny lifeforms that float and drift in the air, carried by the current of the wind.
    Aeroplankton are the atmospheric equivalent of oceanic plankton.
    • (Can we date this quote?), “Plankton”, in Biology Online[2]:
      The impact of aeroplanktons on human health is complex and multifaceted.

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Polish

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Polish Wikipedia has an article on:
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Etymology

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From aero- +‎ plankton. First attested in 1933.[1]

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a.ɛ.rɔˈplaŋk.tɔn/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -aŋktɔn
  • Syllabification: a‧e‧ro‧plank‧ton

Noun

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aeroplankton m inan

  1. (biology) aeroplankton

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References

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  1. ^ Polska Akademia Umiejętności (1933) Prace rolniczo-leśne[1] (in Polish)

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