xenomicrobiology

xe·no·mi·cro·bi·ology
/zɛnəˈmaɪ.kɹoʊbaɪˈɑləd͡ʒi/

noun

The science of studying extraterrestrial microorganisms.

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Meanings

nounxenomicrobiology (uncountable)
  1. rareuncountableliteratureThe science of studying extraterrestrial microorganisms.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
astromicrobiology

Origin

From xeno- + microbiology.

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APA

xenomicrobiology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xenomicrobiology

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“xenomicrobiology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xenomicrobiology. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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