Areology

The study of the structure of Mars. Similar to geology of Earth, areological study looks at rocks, dirt, terrain, and other physical features of the fourth planet.

Related terms include:
- areography (like geography)
- exogeology
- hydroareology (study of martian groundwaters)
- paleoareology
The areology of Olympus Mons denotes it is over 20 km tall. Areological study of the planet is difficult at such a distance, so the only areologists on the planet are Martian rovers. "Geology is the areology of Earth"
by danachos July 12, 2021
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Aphrodology

The study of the structure of Venus. Similar to geology of Earth, aphrodological study looks at rocks, dirt, terrain, and other physical features of the second planet.

Pronounced: /'afro-doll-uh-gee/

Related terms include:
- aphrodography (like geography)
- exogeology
- paleoaphrodology
- aphrodologic
The aphrodology of Maat Mons tells us that this volcanic peak is almost 5 km in height. Aphrodological study of the planet is difficult due to the intense heat and pressure at the planet's surface, so the only aphrodologists are those trying to send probes from Earth. "Geology is the aphrodology of Earth"
by danachos July 12, 2021
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aphrodaform

The process of transforming the planet Venus, particularly with the goal of human habitability.
Were humans to aphrodaform our inner planetary neighbour, people may eventually be able to comfortably live on the surface. Aphrodaforming Venus, in many ways, would take the opposite approach to areaforming Mars: Instead of increasing surface pressure, an aphrodaformed Venus would require a massive decrease of atmospheric pressure.
by danachos January 04, 2022
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forschimprovement

From German's „Verschlimmbesserungmeaning disimprovement, it is an attempted DIY fix that has gone awry and makes things worse. In short: a D.I.Why?
Did your husband really renovate the guest room, or was it a forschimprovement?
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Bikestall

A parkade or parking garage-like structure intended only to hold bicycles. Descended from "stable" and the Dutch fiets stalling.
Not Just Bikes is enamoured with Amsterdam's new bikestall
by danachos February 06, 2023
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