petrology
🇬🇧 UK/pi'trɒlәdʒi/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
The branch of geology that studies the origin, composition, and structure of rocks.
岩石学
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
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Petrology helps geologists understand mountain formation.
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She specialized in petrology during her doctoral research.
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The petrology class examined rock samples from the field.