pollen count

noun

: a number that indicates the amount of pollen in the air and that is used by people who get sick from breathing in pollen
a high/low pollen count

Examples of pollen count in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web However, access to reliable pollen count data has been limited by sparse, manual collection methods, creating a need for geospatial solutions. Yael Maguire, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Days of well above average temperatures pushed today’s pollen count to levels not seen in more than a decade. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023 Ogden encourages checking the pollen count at the top of the day as well. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 May 2023 Washington’s daily pollen count reached its likely peak of 2023, with 3,139 grains per cubic meter, on April 13. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2023 Persistent unseasonable warmth helped the Washington area witness a nearly snowless winter, an early start to spring and several pollen explosions that include Friday’s highest tree pollen count since 2010. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2023 Tree pollen count peaks between the months of February and May. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 May 2023 Limiting outdoor activities can also be helpful during high pollen count days. oregonlive, 7 June 2023 The app has other helpful options, including suggesting extra cleanings if the pollen count is high. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023

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“Pollen count.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollen%20count. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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