astrobiology

noun

as·​tro·​bi·​ol·​o·​gy ˌa-strō-(ˌ)bī-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce astrobiology (audio)
astrobiologist noun

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Peter Vickers is professor in philosophy of science at Durham University; Henry Taylor is associate professor, Department of Philosophy at University of Birmingham, and Sean McMahon is a reader in astrobiology at University of Edinburgh. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025 The Bottom Line? RSGs are important for astrobiology. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 This is potentially good for astrobiology since giant planets are relatively rare, said Kane. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Understanding these adaptations could refine future astrobiology missions in the quest to find signs of life. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for astrobiology 

Word History

Etymology

astro- + biology

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of astrobiology was in 1898

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“Astrobiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrobiology. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

astrobiology

noun
as·​tro·​bi·​ol·​o·​gy -(ˌ)bī-ˈäl-ə-jē How to pronounce astrobiology (audio)
plural astrobiologies

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