petrology
US /pəˈtrɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /pəˈtrɒl.ə.dʒi/
名词
岩石学
the branch of geology that studies the origin, composition, structure, and alteration of rocks
示例:
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She decided to specialize in petrology to better understand volcanic formations.
她决定专门研究岩石学，以便更好地了解火山地层。
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Advanced petrology involves the chemical analysis of mineral samples.
高级岩石学涉及矿物样品的化学分析。