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petrographical


Meanings
  • noun

    The science of identifying and describing the origin, composition, and structure of rocks based on their microscopic characteristics.

    - "Petrographical analysis is essential in understanding the geological history of a region."
    - "The petrography of sedimentary rocks can reveal important information about the ancient climate and environment."

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petrographer , petrographers , petrographic , petrographical , petrographically , petrographies , petrography
Etymology
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From the Greek words 'petra' (stone) and 'graphia' (writing).


Trivia
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  1. Petrography was first used extensively during the 19th century to study the geological history of Europe.

  2. The discovery of fossilized footprints in rocks using petrography helped scientists understand the behavior of early vertebrates.


Related Concepts
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  1. Mineralogy: The branch of geology that deals with the identification and study of minerals.

  2. Geology: The scientific study of the Earth, its history, and the processes that shape it.


Culture
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Petrography has been used extensively in geology, archaeology, and paleontology to study various aspects of the Earth's history and human civilization.

How to Memorize "petrographical"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a geologist examining rocks under a microscope, identifying different minerals and structures.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'petrography' with 'geology' and 'microscopic analysis of rocks'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'People Eat Apples, Rocks Can Too: Petrography Examines Ancient Rocks' to remember the meaning.


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