geochemistry

(-kemis trē)

noun

the branch of chemistry dealing with the chemical composition of the earth's crust and the chemical changes that occur there

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See geochemistry in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The chemistry of the composition and alterations of the solid matter of the earth or a celestial body.

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  • geˌo·chemˈi·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adjective
  • geˌo·chemˈi·cal·ly adverb
  • geˌo·chemˈist noun

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