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desertology

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌdɛzə(ɹ)ˈtɒləd͡ʒi/

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noun

Meaning 1

The study of deserts and related phenomena.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 沙漠學 /沙漠学 (shāmòxué) — study of deserts
  • Dutch: woestijnkunde — study of deserts
  • Dutch: eremologie — study of deserts
  • Finnish: aavikkotutkimus — study of deserts
  • Finnish: aavikkotiede — study of deserts