geologic
adjective/dʒiəˈlɑdʒɪk/
Frequency rank: #10,072 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the structure and history of the Earth's rocks and layers.
Example sentence
Scientists studied geologic records to learn about Earth's ancient climate.
Synonyms & related words
- geological
- tectonic
- stratigraphic
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