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
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 26 June 2025
The only experience originates from testing it in the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, where the geology consists of alluvial sediments — a relatively soft material.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Children can visit the Discovery Room on the second floor for hands-on activities centered around anthropology, paleontology, zoology, astronomy, biology and geology.
—Maddie Carr, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
The area where police are searching is one of the most cave-dense in the state, according to a geology professor at the University of Arkansas.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
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“Geology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geology. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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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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