geologist

/dʒiˈɑlədʒɪst/
noun
  1. A scientist who studies the Earth's physical structure, history, and the materials it is made of, such as rocks, minerals, and fossils.
    • A team of geologists mapped the volcanic area to predict future eruptions.
    • The geologist examined the rock layers to determine the age of the mountain.
    • My aunt is a geologist who works for an oil company, searching for new drilling sites.
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