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1. (n.) geology
the science that deals with the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing.
2. geology
the geologic features and processes occurring in a given area or region:
the geology of the Andes.
3. geology
the study of the rocks and other physical features of the moon, planets, and other celestial bodies.
4. geology
a book dealing with geology, esp. a textbook.
Etymology: (1680–90)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) geology
a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) geology
the science which treats: (a) Of the structure and mineral constitution of the globe; structural geology. (b) Of its history as regards rocks, minerals, rivers, valleys, mountains, climates, life, etc.; historical geology. (c) Of the causes and methods by which its structure, features, changes, and conditions have been produced; dynamical geology. See Chart of The Geological Series
2. (noun) geology
a treatise on the science
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. geology
The science of the earth and other celestial bodies and their history as recorded in the rocks. It includes the study of geologic processes of an area such as rock formations, weathering and erosion, and sedimentation. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)
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Sense: the science of the history and development of the Earth as shown by rocks etc
He is studying geology.
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