geology
noun
ge·ol·o·gy
jē-ˈä-lə-jē 
plural geologies
1
a
: a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks
b
: a study of the solid matter of a celestial body (such as the moon)
2
: geologic features
the geology of Arizona
3
: a treatise on geology
Examples of geology in a Sentence
learning about the geology of Hawaii
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Already, the Perseverance team operating the rover from southern California have found signs of unusual geology.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
In the future, scientists may also use the 3D scans to learn more about the geology of the sea floor or the creatures that are now living among the wreckage, per BBC News.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
Finally, both crafts will carry a host of cameras and light sensors that will provide unprecedented images of the geology and composition of the moon’s icy surfaces.
—Mike Sori, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
Mars geology Mars is an intriguing planet from a geological and atmospheric perspective.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
In the future, scientists may also use the 3D scans to learn more about the geology of the sea floor or the creatures that are now living among the wreckage, per BBC News.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
Finally, both crafts will carry a host of cameras and light sensors that will provide unprecedented images of the geology and composition of the moon’s icy surfaces.
—Mike Sori, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
Mars geology Mars is an intriguing planet from a geological and atmospheric perspective.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
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geology
noun
ge·ol·o·gy
jē-ˈäl-ə-jē
plural geologies
1
a
: a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks
b
: a study of the features of a heavenly body (as the moon)
2
: the geologic features (as mountains or plains) of an area
geologic
adjective
ˌjē-ə-ˈläj-ik
or geological
-i-kəl
geologically
adverb
-i-k(ə-)lē
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