What does petrology mean?
The scientific study of rocks and minerals, especially igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. It involves the examination of the composition, structure, and properties of rocks and minerals to understand their origin, evolution, and distribution.
Example
"The geologist spent years studying petrology to understand the formation of the Earth's crust."
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