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koniology

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ko·​ni·​ol·​o·​gy
variants: or less commonly coniology \ ˌkōnēˈäləjē \
plural -es

Definition of koniology

: a science that deals with atmospheric dust and its effects on plant and animal life

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History and Etymology for koniology

konio-, conio- (from Greek konia dust) + -logy

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“Koniology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/koniology. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.

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