petrogeny
(pe-trog-e-ny)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 the branch of geology dealing with the origin and formation of rocks; 2 the origin and formation of rocks
Example Sentence
We asked the expert in petrogeny about the rock that we found on our hike.
Synonyms
study of rock origin; study of rock formation; origin of rocks
Antonyms
study of the origin of clouds
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