geology

🇺🇸 /dʒiˈɑːlədʒi/ 🇬🇧 /dʒiˈɒlədʒi/
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noun
R

the study of Earth's rocks and how they formed

Geology helps us understand how mountains and valleys were created over millions of years.

R

the rocks and soil history of a specific place

The geology of this region shows evidence of ancient volcanic activity.

translation

n. the study of Earth's rocks and how they formed; the rocks and soil history of a specific place

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Plural geologies