geologies

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geologies - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Geology \Ge*ol"o*gy\, n.; pl. Geologies. [Gr. ge`a, gh^, the
     earth + -logy: cf. F. g['e]ologie.]
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     1. The science which treats:
        (a) Of the structure and mineral constitution of the
            globe; structural geology.
        (b) Of its history as regards rocks, minerals, rivers,
            valleys, mountains, climates, life, etc.; historical
            geology.
        (c) Of the causes and methods by which its structure,
            features, changes, and conditions have been produced;
            dynamical geology. See Chart of The Geological  Series
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     2. A treatise on the science.
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