geology

noun ge·ol·o·gy \ jē-ˈä-lə-jē \

|Updated on: 17 Jun 2018

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Definition of geology

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

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This would be exciting because only two things make methane on Earth: hydrothermal systems and similar hot forms of geology; and microbes.

— The Economist, "Seasonal changes in Mars’s air are probably not signs of life. Probably," 7 June 2018
During the ride, staff, board members and guest speakers, including Indiana University Northwest Geosciences Professor Dr. Erin Argyilan, will provide insights on land conservation and the ecology, geology, and history of northwestern Indiana.

— staff report, Post-Tribune, "Community news," 6 June 2018
The temperature at which magma cools to form these columnar joints is a question that has fascinated the world of geology for a very long time.

— david grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Uncover the Secret of Strange, Geometrical Rock Formations," 12 Apr. 2018
The researchers credit a fluke of geology: The lakes apparently sit atop thick salt deposits laid down hundreds of millions of years ago, which act like road salt to keep the water liquid.

— sid perkins, Science | AAAS, "Canadian ice cap conceals supersalty lakes," 11 Apr. 2018
Raising the danger in New Mexico is the area's distinctive geology.

— keith schneider, latimes.com, "Here's why New Mexico's oil boom is raising a lot of questions about water," 25 Mar. 2018
High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors will learn about STEM careers through hands-on activities and experiments in biology, chemistry, computer information systems, informatics, math and geology.

— staff report, Post-Tribune, "Community news," 31 May 2018
The official appellation, Viños de Madrid, encompasses three provinces with widely differing climate and geology.

— New York Times, "Reviving Ancient Spanish Vineyards, Building New Traditions," 24 May 2018
Some of the affected rafters were scientists, just trying to do geology.

— sarah scoles, Outside Online, "The Harassment Problem in Scientific Dream Jobs," 21 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of geology

New Latin geologia, from ge- + -logia -logy

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First Known Use: 1735

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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geology

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Definition of geology for English Language Learners

: a science that studies rocks, layers of soil, etc., in order to learn about the history of the Earth and its life
: the rocks, land, processes of land formation, etc., of a particular area

GEOLOGY Defined for Kids

geology

noun ge·ol·o·gy \ jē-ˈä-lə-jē \

Definition of geology for Students

1 : a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks

2 : the geologic features (as mountains or plains) of an area

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