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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The scientific study of spores, pollen and particulate organic matter in various matrices including the air (pollen counts), crime scenes, and sedimentary rocks. uncountable

Etymology

From palyno- + -logy.

Related phrases

sedimentary rock

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