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n. study of the history and development of the Earth's crust | ||||
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Geology Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Geology
(n.)
The science which treats: (a) Of the structure and mineral constitution of the globe; structural geology. (b) Of its history as regards rocks, minerals, rivers, valleys, mountains, climates, life, etc.; historical geology. (c) Of the causes and methods by which its structure, features, changes, and conditions have been produced; dynamical geology. See Chart of The Geological Series.
(n.)
A treatise on the science.
(n.)
The science which treats: (a) Of the structure and mineral constitution of the globe; structural geology. (b) Of its history as regards rocks, minerals, rivers, valleys, mountains, climates, life, etc.; historical geology. (c) Of the causes and methods by which its structure, features, changes, and conditions have been produced; dynamical geology. See Chart of The Geological Series.
(n.)
A treatise on the science.
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geology
Noun
1. a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
(hypernym) earth science
(hyponym) hypsography
(class) anaclinal
Noun
1. a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
(hypernym) earth science
(hyponym) hypsography
(class) anaclinal
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GEOLOGY
Geology, (n.)
The science of the earth's crust -- to which, doubtless, will be added that of its interior whenever a man shall come up garrulous out of a well. The geological formations of the globe already noted are catalogued thus: The Primary, or lower one, consists of rocks, bones or mired mules, gas-pipes, miners' tools, antique statues minus the nose, Spanish doubloons and ancestors. The Secondary is largely made up of red worms and moles. The Tertiary comprises railway tracks, patent pavements, grass, snakes, mouldy boots, beer bottles, tomato cans, intoxicated citizens, garbage, anarchists, snap-dogs and fools.
Geology, (n.)
The science of the earth's crust -- to which, doubtless, will be added that of its interior whenever a man shall come up garrulous out of a well. The geological formations of the globe already noted are catalogued thus: The Primary, or lower one, consists of rocks, bones or mired mules, gas-pipes, miners' tools, antique statues minus the nose, Spanish doubloons and ancestors. The Secondary is largely made up of red worms and moles. The Tertiary comprises railway tracks, patent pavements, grass, snakes, mouldy boots, beer bottles, tomato cans, intoxicated citizens, garbage, anarchists, snap-dogs and fools.
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geology
geology
\ge*ol"o*gy\ (?), n.; pl. geologies (#). [gr. ge`a, gh^, the earth + -logy: cf. f. géologie.]
1. the science which treats: (a) of the structure and mineral constitution of the globe; structural geology. (b) of its history as regards rocks, minerals, rivers, valleys, mountains, climates, life, etc.; historical geology. (c) of the causes and methods by which its structure, features, changes, and conditions have been produced; dynamical geology. see chart of the geological series.
2. a treatise on the science.
similar words(1)
micro-geology
geology
\ge*ol"o*gy\ (?), n.; pl. geologies (#). [gr. ge`a, gh^, the earth + -logy: cf. f. géologie.]
1. the science which treats: (a) of the structure and mineral constitution of the globe; structural geology. (b) of its history as regards rocks, minerals, rivers, valleys, mountains, climates, life, etc.; historical geology. (c) of the causes and methods by which its structure, features, changes, and conditions have been produced; dynamical geology. see chart of the geological series.
2. a treatise on the science.
similar words(1)
micro-geology
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geology
The department of natural science that treats of the constitution and structure of the earth.
The department of natural science that treats of the constitution and structure of the earth.
Geology Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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GEOLOGY
The science that deals with the history of the earth and its life as recorded in the rocks.
The science that deals with the history of the earth and its life as recorded in the rocks.
Geology Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
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GEOLOGY
The science that studies the physical nature and history of the earth.
The science that studies the physical nature and history of the earth.
Geology Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Geology
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Geology Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Geology
The field of knowledge that studies the origin, structure, chemical composition, and history of the Earth and other planets.
The field of knowledge that studies the origin, structure, chemical composition, and history of the Earth and other planets.
Geology Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Geology
[Image:World geologic provinces.jpg|thumb|300px|World geologic provinces
Oceanic crust Geologic provinces ]] Geology (from Greek: γη, ge, "earth"; and λόγος, logos, "speech" lit. to talk about the earth) is the science and study of the solid matter that constitutes the Earth. Encompassing such things as rocks, soil, and gemstones, geology studies the composition, structure, physical properties, history, and the processes that shape Earth's components. It is one of the Earth sciences. Geologists have established the age of the Earth at about 4.6 billion (4.6x109) years, and have determined that the Earth's lithosphere, which includes the crust, is fragmented into tectonic plates that move over a rheic upper mantle (asthenosphere) via processes that are collectively referred to as plate tectonics. Geologists help locate and manage the Earth's natural resources, such as petroleum and coal, as well as metals such as iron, copper, and uranium. Additional economic interests include gemstones and many minerals such as asbestos, perlite, mica, phosphates, zeolites, clay, pumice, quartz, and silica, as well as elements such as sulfur, chlorine, and helium.
Oceanic crust Geologic provinces ]] Geology (from Greek: γη, ge, "earth"; and λόγος, logos, "speech" lit. to talk about the earth) is the science and study of the solid matter that constitutes the Earth. Encompassing such things as rocks, soil, and gemstones, geology studies the composition, structure, physical properties, history, and the processes that shape Earth's components. It is one of the Earth sciences. Geologists have established the age of the Earth at about 4.6 billion (4.6x109) years, and have determined that the Earth's lithosphere, which includes the crust, is fragmented into tectonic plates that move over a rheic upper mantle (asthenosphere) via processes that are collectively referred to as plate tectonics. Geologists help locate and manage the Earth's natural resources, such as petroleum and coal, as well as metals such as iron, copper, and uranium. Additional economic interests include gemstones and many minerals such as asbestos, perlite, mica, phosphates, zeolites, clay, pumice, quartz, and silica, as well as elements such as sulfur, chlorine, and helium.
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