geologic

/dʤiə'lɔdʤik/ Cách viết khác : (geological) /dʤiə'lɔdʤikəl/

Thân thiện

The geologist studies the geologic layers in the canyon wall.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to geology: Describes anything connected to the scientific study of the Earth's physical structure, substance, and history.
   • Based on geological principles: Pertaining to the processes, materials, or timescales studied in geology.

Usage

• The adjective geologic is used to modify nouns to specify their connection to the field of geology. It is often interchangeable with geological.
• It is commonly used in scientific, academic, and technical contexts to describe formations, processes, time periods, and events.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The geologic history of the canyon is written in its rock layers.
  • Scientists study geologic forces like erosion and plate tectonics.
  • A geologic map shows the distribution of different rock types.

Advanced Usage

• "Geologic time": Refers to the vast scale of time used in geology, encompassing Earth's entire history.
  • The extinction of the dinosaurs was a recent event in geologic time.
• "Geologic hazard": A natural hazard related to earth processes, such as earthquakes or landslides.
  • The region is monitored for potential geologic hazards.

Variants and Related Words

• Geological (adj): A common variant with identical meaning.
  • The geological survey revealed new mineral deposits.
• Geologically (adv): In a way that relates to geology.
  • The area is geologically active.
• Geology (n): The core science itself.
  • She has a degree in geology.

Synonyms

• Earth-science (adj): Pertaining to the study of the Earth (broader than just geology).
• Lithological (adj): Specifically relating to the physical characteristics of rocks.

Related Phrases

• Geologic formation: A distinct, mappable body of rock with recognizable characteristics.
  • The cliff is a famous geologic formation.
• Geologic process: A natural mechanism that shapes the Earth's surface and interior.
  • Volcanism is a powerful geologic process.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or based on geology
   • geological formations
   • geologic forces

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