ne·phol·o·gy (n -f l  -j )n. The branch of meteorology that deals with clouds. [Greek nephos, cloud; see nebh- in Indo-European roots + -logy.] neph  o·logi·cal (nf-lj -kl) adj. |
nephology [nɪˈfɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the study of clouds
nephological [ˌnɛfəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
nephologist n
nephology
the branch of meteorology that studies clouds. — nephologic, nephological, adj. — nephologist, n.
See also: Cloudsthe scientific study of clouds. — nephologist, n.
See also: Weather
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| Noun | 1. | nephology - the branch of meteorology that studies clouds and cloud formation meteorology - the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather) |
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