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PRONUNCIATION OF PETROLOGY

petrology  [pɛˈtrɒlədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PETROLOGY

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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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Petrology is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PETROLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

petrology

Petrology

Petrology is the branch of geology that studies the origin, composition, distribution and structure of rocks. Lithology was once approximately synonymous with petrography; but in current usage, lithology focuses on macroscopic hand-sample or outcrop-scale description of rocks, while petrography is the speciality that deals with microscopic details. In the oil industry, lithology, or more specifically mud logging, is the graphic representation of geological formations being drilled through, and drawn on a log called a mud log. As the cuttings are circulated out of the borehole they are sampled, examined and tested chemically when needed.

Definition of petrology in the English dictionary

The definition of petrology in the dictionary is the study of the composition, origin, structure, and formation of rocks petrol.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PETROLOGY


acarology
ˌækəˈrɒlədʒɪ
andrology
ænˈdrɒlədʒɪ
astrology
əˈstrɒlədʒɪ
biometeorology
ˌbaɪəʊˌmiːtɪəˈrɒlədʒɪ
dendrology
dɛnˈdrɒlədʒɪ
electrology
ɪlɛkˈtrɒlədʒɪ
futurology
ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɒlədʒɪ
gastroenterology
ˌɡæstrəʊˌɛntəˈrɒlədʒɪ
horology
hɒˈrɒlədʒɪ
hydrology
haɪˈdrɒlədʒɪ
martyrology
ˌmɑːtəˈrɒlədʒɪ
meteorology
ˌmiːtɪəˈrɒlədʒɪ
metrology
mɪˈtrɒlədʒɪ
necrology
nɛˈkrɒlədʒɪ
nephrology
nɪˈfrɒlədʒɪ
neurology
njʊˈrɒlədʒɪ
numerology
ˌnjuːməˈrɒlədʒɪ
serology
sɪˈrɒlədʒɪ
urology
jʊˈrɒlədʒɪ
virology
vaɪˈrɒlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PETROLOGY

petrol tanker
petrol-driven
petrol.
petrolage
petrolatum
petroleous
petroleum
petroleum ether
petroleum jelly
petroleur
petroleuse
petrolhead
petrolic
petroliferous
petrologic
petrological
petrologically
petrologies
petrologist
petromoney

WORDS THAT END LIKE PETROLOGY

archaeology
biology
biotechnology
ecology
genealogy
geology
information technology
methodology
microbiology
mythology
oncology
pathology
pharmacology
phonology
physiology
psychology
radiology
sociology
technology
terminology
theology

Synonyms and antonyms of petrology in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «petrology» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PETROLOGY

Find out the translation of petrology to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of petrology from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «petrology» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

岩石
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

petrología
570 millions of speakers

English

petrology
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शिला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الصخور
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

петрологии
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

petrologia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শৈলতত্ত্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pétrologie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Petrologi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Petrologie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

岩石学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

암석학
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Petrologi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thạch
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாறைகள் பற்றிய அறிவியல் ஆய்வு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेटशास्त्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

petroloji
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

petrografia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

petrology
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

петрології
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

petrologie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πετρολογίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

petrologie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

petrologi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

petrologi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of petrology

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PETROLOGY»

The term «petrology» is regularly used and occupies the 85.173 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PETROLOGY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about petrology

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PETROLOGY»

Discover the use of petrology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to petrology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Petrology: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic
The new edition welcomes Brent Owens as the new lead author for the chapters on igneous rocks, complementing Harvey Blatt’s role for the sedimentary chapters, and Robert Tracy’s for the metamorphic chapters.
Harvey Blatt, Robert J. Tracy, Brent Owens, 2006
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Igneous Petrology
The Field Of Igneous Petrology Has Evolved Greatly In The Past Years. Mcbirney's New Third Edition, Completely Revised And Updated, Presents A Modern And Integrated Survey Of The Geological And Genetic Relations Of Igneous Rocks.
Alexander R. McBirney, 2007
3
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
This book is designed to give students a balanced and comprehensive coverage of these new advances, as well as a firm grounding in the classical aspects of igneous and metamorphic petrology.
Myron G. Best, 2009
4
Organic petrology: a new handbook incorporating some revised ...
The book addresses researchers, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students, people concerned with the assessment, mining and use of coal and oil shales, and exploration workers interested in the occurrence and the evaluation of ...
G. H. Taylor, 1998
5
Metamorphic Petrology
; "Metamorphic petrology" starts with detailed discussions of progress in the study of the general principles of metamorphic petrology.
Akiho Miyashiro, 1994
6
Sedimentary Petrology: An Introduction to the Origin of ...
The earlier editions of this book have been used by successive generations of students for more than 20 years, and it is the standard text on the subject in most British universities and many others throughout the world.
M. E. Tucker, 2009
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Applied Coal Petrology: The Role of Petrology in Coal ...
This book is an integrated approach towards the applications of coal (organic) petrology and discusses the role of this science in the field of coal and coal-related topics.
Isabel Suárez-Ruiz, John C. Crelling, 2008
8
Petrology of the Metamorphic Rocks
There has been a great advance in the understanding of processes of meta morphism and of metamorphic rocks since the last edition of this book appeared.
R. Mason, 1990
9
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Igneous and metamorphic petrology in the last decades of the twentieth century exploded into a broad, multifaceted, increasingly quantitative science. Advances in physical and field petrology and geochemistry have forever changed our ...
Myron G. Best, 2013
10
Earth Materials: Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology
Key concepts in mineralogy and petrology are explained alongside beautiful full-color illustrations, in this concisely written textbook.
Cornelis Klein, Anthony Philpotts, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PETROLOGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term petrology is used in the context of the following news items.
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One sale, three sires, 12 stakeswinners
... Zululand ($1.5 million; Tom Magnier), Petrology ($200,000; Lindsay Park Bloodstock) and Lumosty ($185,000; Flemington Bloodstock). «Bloodstock.com.au, Jul 15»
2
Ash aids Oliver's title quest
... minor placegetters including finishing second and third respectively aboard Platinum Rocker and Petrology behind Smokin' Joey in the day's ... «Racing.com, Jul 15»
3
Smokin' Joey's Bletchingly bonanza
... mare Platinum Rocker ($9), who impressed at her first start for Lee and Shannon Hope, with Petrology ($7) 1-1/4 lengths back third. WATCH: ... «Racing.com, Jul 15»
4
Age shall not weary him
Ex Perth sprinter Platinum Rocker ($9) ran second, a clear margin ahead of Petrology ($7). Hunter has spent two years being amazed by Smokin' Joey and was ... «Perth Now, Jul 15»
5
Lord of the Sky set to fly: Newitt
“To be honest I was surprised Ollie (Damien Oliver) jumped off him to ride Petrology. I'd be surprised if Petrology beat him.'' Newitt said the key ... «Perth Now, Jul 15»
6
Saturday Special - The Quaddie
Keen to see Smokin' Joey, Inspector, Petrology and Angels Beach in too. Wizard: OK, with Timikar still fresh enough in my mind I'll permit you ... «Racing.com, Jul 15»
7
Herald Sun form analyst Michael Manley previews Saturday's …
Query runner is three-year-old colt PETROLOGY (7) who is resuming. Has shown outstanding potential and will be suited by fast speed. «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
8
Smokin' Joey in early return at Caulfield
... the fourth line of betting for Saturday's feature race with Lord Of The Sky the $3 favourite ahead of Angels Beach at $4.60 and Petrology at $6. «Bloodstock.com.au, Jul 15»
9
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PETROLOGY (92) showed his class winning the Sandown Guineas and did come off that with a solid fresh effort over 1300m in his next start. «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
10
Core Lab Reports Second-Quarter 2015 Results
The deliverables were a cyclostratigraphic and sedimentological model based on petrology and SEM analysis from core, describing the ... «Satellite PR News, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Petrology [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/petrology>. Apr 2024 ».
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