Meaning & use
Cryology
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The scientific study of ice, snow, and frost, including their formation, properties, and effects.
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Researchers in cryology study how glaciers respond to rising global temperatures.
The institute's cryology department analyzes ancient ice cores for climate data.
A note on using this word
Closely related to "cryogenics," but cryology specifically concerns naturally occurring ice and frost rather than artificially produced low temperatures.
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glaciology
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