orologist

/ɔˈrɑlədʒɪst/
noun
  1. A scientist who studies mountains, including their formation, structure, and effects on climate and ecosystems.
    • The orologist presented new data on how glaciers shape mountain valleys.
    • The university hired an orologist to lead the expedition to the Andes.
    • As an orologist, she spent months camping in the Rockies to collect rock samples.
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