desertology

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/ˌdɛzə(ɹ)ˈtɒləd͡ʒi/

noun

The study of deserts and related phenomena.

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eremology
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Meanings

noundesertology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe study of deserts and related phenomena.

    Synonyms: eremology

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe study of deserts and related phenomena.

Similar
eremology
Also see
eremology

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 沙漠學 /沙漠学
  • 沙漠學 /沙漠学 (shāmòxué)study of deserts
Dutch woestijnkunde, eremologie
  • woestijnkundestudy of deserts
  • eremologiestudy of deserts
Finnish aavikkotutkimus, aavikkotiede
  • aavikkotutkimusstudy of deserts
  • aavikkotiedestudy of deserts
Cite this entry
APA

desertology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desertology

MLA

“desertology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desertology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “desertology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desertology.

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