Meaning & use

geoscientist

noun·Advanced

A scientist who studies the Earth's structure, materials, and natural processes.

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The geoscientist collected rock samples to study the region's mineral deposits.

A team of geoscientists monitored the volcano closely for signs of eruption.

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A general term covering geologists, geophysicists, and other Earth-science specialists.

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