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geochemistry

/dʒioʊkɛmɪstri/ noun · British & US
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What does geochemistry mean?

noun

The study of the chemical composition of the Earth's crust and its processes, including the interactions between the Earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.

Example

"The geochemist studied the chemical composition of rocks to understand the Earth's geological history."

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