Definitions for: Petrology


[n] the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and composition



Webster (1913) Definition: Pe*trol"o*gy, n. [Petro + -logy.]
1. The department of science which is concerned with the
mineralogical and chemical composition of rocks, and with
their classification: lithology.

2. A treatise on petrology.

See Also: geomorphology, morphology

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat



Related Resources:
animals begin with p
animlas that start with k
animals starting with k