Meaning & use
geochemistry
The branch of science that studies the chemical composition of the Earth and its processes.
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Geochemistry helps scientists understand how minerals form deep within the Earth.
Her research in geochemistry focuses on the chemical composition of volcanic rocks.
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Combines chemistry and geology to analyze rocks, soils, and natural chemical cycles.
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