radiogeology
The study of the distribution of radioactive elements in the Earth's crustThe study of the distribution of radioactive elements in the Earth's crust.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The study of the distribution of radioactive elements in the Earth's crust.
(uncountable)The use of radioactivity in the dating of rocks.
Origin
From radio- + geology.From radio- + geology.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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