geochemistry

noun geo·chem·is·try \ˌjē-ō-ˈke-mə-strē\

Definition of GEOCHEMISTRY

: a science that deals with the chemical composition of and chemical changes in the solid matter of the earth or a celestial body (as the moon)

: the related chemical and geological properties of a substance

— geo·chem·i·cal \-ˈke-mi-kəl\ adjective

— geo·chem·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

— geo·chem·ist \-ˈke-mist\ noun

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GEOCHEMICALLY Defined for Kids

noun geo·chem·is·try \ˌjē-ō-ˈke-mə-strē\

: a science that deals with the chemical composition of and chemical changes in the earth's crust

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