aeromagnetics
The scientific study of the earth's magnetic characteristics as measured from the air.
aeromancy
Divination by observing substances in the air or wind; such as, cloud shapes, weather conditions, and atmospheric phenomena (comets, etc.).
Also this is divination that involves the direction of the wind as when throwing sand or dirt in the wind after asking a question, and receiving the answer in the form of the dust cloud; or throwing a handful of seeds into the air and receiving the answer to a question from the pattern created by the fallen seeds. Also known as austromancy.
For many centuries, humans believed that wind was actually the breath of their deities; alternately, some thought that specific types of winds, particularly hot winds, were the work of demons.
In medieval writings on divination, the term (usually spelled aerimancy) was expanded to include almost all phenomena occurring in the air.
aeromantist
Someone who foretells the future by examining air or atmospheric conditions; such as, a weather forecaster.
aeromechanics
The scientific study of air and other gases in motion or in equilibrium, including the two distinct branches of aerodynamics and aerostatics.
aeromedicine, aeromedical
Aviation medicine.
aerometer
An instrument for weighing air or for estimating the density of air or other gases.
aerometric
1. Of or pertaining to hydrometry (determination of a fluid's specific gravity).
2. Relating to a hydrometer (a meter used to determine a fluid's specific grvity).
aerometry
The process of utilizing an instrument for measuring the weight or density of air and gases.
aeromorphosis
The modification of a form or structure because of, or resulting from, exposure to air or wind.
aeronausiphobia
An intensive fear of airplanes or the fear of vomiting due to airsickness.
People who fear vomiting, or seeing others vomit, may also be anxious about being airsick themselves or of seeing others afflicted with the resultant vomiting.
aeronaut
The pilot of a balloon or dirigible; now chiefly a historical term.
aeronautic, aeronautical, aeronautically
Relating to the science, art, or work of designing, making, and operating aircraft.
aeronautics
1. The design, operation, and construction of aircraft.
2. The theory and practice of aircraft navigation.
3. The science or art of flight through the atmosphere.
aeronautism
The practice of ascending and floating in the atmosphere; such as, in balloons.
aeroneurosis
A nervous disorder of airplane pilots caused by the tension of excessive flying, characterized by abdominal pains, digestive disturbances, etc.
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Cross references of word groups that are related, directly or indirectly, to: "air, wind":
aello-;
aeolo-;
anemo-;
atmo-;
austro-;
flat-, flatu-;
phys-;
pneo-, -pnea;
pneumato-;
turb-;
vent-;
zephyro-.
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