petrology

noun /pɪ'trɑlədʒi/

Definition
the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'petrology': She showed great petrology during the competition.
Synonyms
lithology
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
6
Length
9

Word Statistics

Length
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble Score
Frequency
1.74

Word Characteristics