pollen count
Noun: A measurement, typically reported as a numerical value, representing the concentration of pollen grains in a specific volume of air over a standard 24-hour period at a defined location and time. This count is used as an indicator of potential allergy symptoms.
The term "pollen count" is used to communicate the level of pollen in the air, which is important information for individuals with allergies (hay fever). It is often reported by weather services or health organizations. - It is commonly preceded by adjectives like high, low, or moderate. - It is often used with verbs like check, report, measure, or rise.
- Subject of a sentence: pollen count
- Object of a verb: check the pollen count
- Object of a preposition: the pollen count
- "Pollen count forecast": A prediction of future pollen levels.
- The pollen count forecast for tomorrow looks bad for allergy sufferers.
- Used in medical or public health contexts to advise vulnerable populations.
- Doctors recommend staying indoors when the pollen count is reported as severe.
- Pollen: (Noun) The fine, powdery substance released by plants, which is the agent being measured.
- Air Quality Index (AQI): (Noun) A broader measurement of air pollution that may incorporate or be reported alongside pollen data.
- Pollen level: A less technical synonym with identical meaning in everyday conversation.
- The pollen levels are unbearable this week.
The "pollen count" specifically refers to the quantified measurement. While ragweed pollen is a common and potent allergen, the count can measure pollen from various trees, grasses, and weeds. The "specified time and place" in the definition highlights that it is a localized and time-bound snapshot of air quality.
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the number of pollen grains (usually ragweed) in a standard volume of air over a twenty-four hour period and a specified time and place
