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GEOGNOSY [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

The branch of natural science (or later of geology) [that deals with the description and classification of the rocks and rock formations of which the Earth consists].

OBS

The concept of geology now includes this branch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

Branche de la géologie ayant pour objet l'étude de la formation des masses minérales qui composent le globe terrestre, leur évolution, leur localisation et leur composition.

OBS

La notion de géologie comprend maintenant celle de géognosie.

Spanish

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