Definition

A scientist who studies the effects of light on living organisms and biological processes.

Example

The photobiologist conducted experiments to understand how plants respond to different light conditions.

Conversation

Have you ever met a photobiologist?

No, I haven't. What do they study?

They focus on how light affects living organisms, which is pretty fascinating.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to learn more about their research.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Photobiologist → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōs", meaning light) and "biologist" (from Greek "bios", meaning life, and "-logist", meaning one who studies). The word refers to a scientist who studies the effects of light on living organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' ('photo-') and 'life' ('bios') to remember that a photobiologist studies how light affects living things.

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