nephology

/nɛfəˈlɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of clouds and cloud formation

“The meteorologist’s interest in nephology led her to specialize in cloud dynamics.”

2. noun

a treatise or description of clouds and cloud formation

“The scientist published a comprehensive nephology on the various types of cloud formations.”

Synonyms

  • cloud science
  • cloudology

Antonyms

  • clear sky
  • sun