geophysics
noun/ˌdʒiːoʊˈfɪzɪks/
Frequency rank: #16,823 most common English word
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with the physical properties and processes of the Earth.
Example sentence
She decided to study geophysics at university because she was fascinated by earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Synonyms & related words
- geology
- seismology
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