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petrographer

/ˌpɛtrəˈɡræfər/ noun · British & US
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What does petrographer mean?

noun

A person who studies the origin, composition, and properties of rocks, especially by means of microscopic examination.

Example

"The geologist was a skilled petrographer who could identify even the rarest minerals."

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