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petrology

/pɛˈtɹɒlədʒi/

Meanings
noun
The study of the origin, composition and structure of rock.

Examples :

"The geology student's research project focused on petrology, exploring the different types of rocks found in the local area. "
geology science

Related Words

Illustration types

types noun

/taɪps/

A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.

"This type of plane can handle rough weather more easily than that type of plane."

Illustration geology

geology noun

/dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ /dʒiˈɑlədʒi/

The science that studies the structure of the earth (or other planets), together with its origin and development, especially by examination of its rocks.

"My son is studying geology in school; he's fascinated by the Earth's rock formations. "

Illustration project

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration origin

origin noun

/ˈɒɹ.ə.dʒən/ /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/

The beginning of something.

"The origin of my love for baking was a special cake my grandmother made for me. "

Illustration exploring

exploring verb

/ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/ /ekˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

To seek for something or after someone.

"The dog is exploring the backyard for his lost ball. "

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration research

research noun

/ɹɪˈsɜːtʃ/ /ɹiˈsɝtʃ/

Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc.; laborious or continued search after truth.

"The research station that houses Wang and his team is outside Lijiang, a city of about 1.2 million people."

Illustration focused

focused verb

/ˈfoʊkəst/ /ˈfoʊkəsd/

(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

"I have to focus on my work."

Illustration study

study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "