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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Some planetary scientists suggest changing the definition of a planet to be more focused on geology.
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Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 22 June 2024
Experts share insight on regional geology, flora, fauna and history during Road Scholar’s Hike the Discovery Trail: Five Centuries of Newfoundland Coastal Life tour.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
Refuge staff also host educational programs for the public about birding, plant life, Driftless Region geology and other topics.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
Join the Brown County Rock and Mineral Club for a day of geology.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 June 2024
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Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 22 June 2024
Experts share insight on regional geology, flora, fauna and history during Road Scholar’s Hike the Discovery Trail: Five Centuries of Newfoundland Coastal Life tour.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
Refuge staff also host educational programs for the public about birding, plant life, Driftless Region geology and other topics.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
Join the Brown County Rock and Mineral Club for a day of geology.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 June 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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