petrogeny

Phonetic Respelling: [ pe-troh-jen-uh-sis ]

Definition:

n. 1 the branch of geology dealing with the origin and formation of rocks; 2 the origin and formation of rocks

Sentence:

We asked the expert in petrogeny about the rock that we found on our hike.

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We asked the expert in petrogeny about the rock that we found on our hike.

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Synonyms:

study of rock origin; study of rock formation; origin of rocks

Antonyms:

study of the origin of clouds

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