Definition of petrology

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Petrology (n.) The department of science which is concerned with the mineralogical and chemical composition of rocks, and with their classification: lithology..

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Petro- :: Petro- () A combining form from Gr. / a rock, / a stone; as, petrology, petroglyphic..
Petrography :: Petrography (n.) The scientific description of rocks; that department of science which investigates the constitution of rocks; petrology.
Petrological :: Petrological (a.) Of or pertaining to petrology.
Petrology :: Petrology (n.) A treatise on petrology.
Petralogy :: Petralogy (n.) See Petrology.
Petrology :: Petrology (n.) The department of science which is concerned with the mineralogical and chemical composition of rocks, and with their classification: lithology..
Petrologist :: Petrologist (n.) One who is versed in petrology.
Petrologically :: Petrologically (adv.) According to petrology.
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