B1nounsciencenature
US/dʒiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK/dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/
the scientific study of rocks, soil and the structure of the Earth
In context
She studied geology at university and now works for an oil company.
The geology of this region explains why earthquakes happen here.
Our teacher took us on a geology trip to the mountains.
Words that go with geology
verb + noun
- study geologyMany students study geology to work in mining.
noun + noun
- geology professorThe geology professor showed us a rare crystal.
- geology departmentThe geology department has a small museum.
adjective + noun
- local geologyThe local geology makes the soil rich in minerals.
- marine geologyMarine geology studies the ocean floor.
noun + preposition
- geology ofHe wrote a book on the geology of Vietnam.