Geochemistry

Pronunciation: /ˌdʒiːoʊˈkɛməstriː/

Geochemistry (noun)

  1. The study of the chemical substances in rocks, water, and air, and how they change over time in the Earth system.

Examples

  • Geochemistry studies Earth materials and their chemical changes.
  • Geochemistry helps explain how rocks form and evolve over time.