petrology
US /pəˈtrɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /pəˈtrɒl.ə.dʒi/
名詞
岩石學
the branch of geology that studies the origin, composition, structure, and alteration of rocks
範例:
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She decided to specialize in petrology to better understand volcanic formations.
她決定專門研究岩石學，以便更好地了解火山地層。
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Advanced petrology involves the chemical analysis of mineral samples.
高級岩石學涉及礦物樣品的化學分析。