aeroplankton

/ˌɛəroʊˈplæŋktɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

microscopic organisms that exist in the atmosphere, such as bacteria and viruses.

“The study of aeroplankton helped scientists understand the impact of air pollution on global ecosystems.”

Synonyms

  • aeromicrobes
  • atmospheric plankton

Antonyms

  • aerotoxins
  • atmospheric pathogens