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petrology

🇬🇧 UK/pi'trɒlәdʒi/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

The branch of geology that studies the origin, composition, and structure of rocks.

岩石学

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
petrrock, stone
+
oconnector
+
logystudy of, science of
=petrology

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Petrology helps geologists understand mountain formation.

  • 2.

    She specialized in petrology during her doctoral research.

  • 3.

    The petrology class examined rock samples from the field.

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