cometology

/kəˈmɛtɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of comets, including their composition, behavior, and effects on the solar system

“The astronomer’s research in cometology led to a groundbreaking discovery about the origins of comets.”

Synonyms

  • astrometry
  • solar system science

Antonyms

  • geology
  • terrestrial science