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palynology|pælɪˈnɒlədʒɪ|
[f. Gr. παλύνειν to sprinkle (cf. πάλη fine meal = L. pollen) + -ology.]
The study of the structure and dispersal of pollen grains and other spores, as indicators of plant geography, taxonomic characteristics of plants, fossils used in dating geological formations or archæological remains, or causative agents of allergic reactions. So palynoˈlogical a., of or pertaining to this study; palynoˈlogically adv.; palyˈnologist, a student of palynology.
1944Hyde & Williams Let. 15 July in Pollen Analysis Circular 28 Oct. 6 We would therefore suggest palynology..: the study of pollen and other spores and their dispersal, and applications thereof. We venture to hope that the sequence of consonants p-l-n, (suggesting pollen, but with a difference) and the general euphony of the new word may commend it to our fellow workers in this field. 1944H. A. Hyde in Museums Jrnl. XLIV. 146/1 In view of the admitted inadequacy of the expression pollen analysis it has recently been proposed to substitute for it the new word palynology (Gk. παλύνω (paluno), I scatter; πάλη (pale), meal): the study of pollens and other plant spores and their dispersal, and applications thereof. 1946Svensk Bot. Tidskr. XL. 303 (title) Palynological aspects of the pioneer phase in the immigration of the Swedish flora. 1953Proc. 7th Pacific Sci. Congr. V. 172 It is a matter of no small concern to palynologists and plant geographers that our [sc. New Zealand's] peat deposits are being greatly modified by draining and burning. 1956H. Godwin Hist. Brit. Flora iii. 48/1 They [sc. pollen-grains] confer much increased sensitiveness and power upon the palynological technique. 1958Antiquity XXXII. 54 Palynology, or the science of pollen analysis, has developed during the past three decades into a major source of knowledge of the past. 1959Micropaleont. V. 27/2 Several samples were investigated palynologically in order to confirm, if possible, the supposed Pleistocene age. 1962Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 10 Sept. 15/9 (Advt.), A major oil company..is setting up a regional stratigraphic laboratory in Perth, Western Australia. A palynologist is required to organise and run the palynological section of this laboratory. 1963G. Erdtman in A. & D. Löve N. Atlantic Biota 367 (title) Palynology and Pleistocene ecology. 1972Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 15 Apr. 9/7 (Advt.), B.O.C. of Australia Limited..requires a Senior Palynology Technician to supervise its laboratory staff. 1973Microscopy XXXII. 319 This same resistance to attack permits the palynologist to employ selective oxidation techniques to concentrate microfossils from peats and coals. 1973Nature 16 Mar. 187/1 These [sc. Pleistocene sediments] were analysed palynologically, and indicated four or five alterations of pluvial and interpluvial conditions. Ibid. 8 June 342/1 The date of the appearance of marine grasses is not traceable by palynology because they produce pollen without exine, and so are not fossilized. 1975Times 27 May 14/6 The lake beds [of Hoxne] contain fossil pollen and constitute the palynological type site of the Hoxnian Interglacial. |