[f. Gr. βροντ-ή thunder + -λογία discourse: see -LOGY.] The scientific treatment or doctrine of thunder; that part of Meteorology which treats of thunder.

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1731.  Bailey, II. Brontology, a treatise or discourse of thunder. [In Johnson, Craig, & later Dicts.]

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1864.  R. Burton, Dahome, II. 142. Unlearned in brontology.

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