petrography
the branch of petrology dealing with the description and classification of rocks, especially by microscopic examination.
Origin of petrography
1Other words from petrography
- pe·trog·ra·pher, noun
- pet·ro·graph·ic [pe-truh-graf-ik], /ˌpɛ trəˈgræf ɪk/, pet·ro·graph·i·cal, adjective
- pet·ro·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for petrography
/ (pɛˈtrɒɡrəfɪ) /
the branch of petrology concerned with the description and classification of rocks: Abbreviation: petrog
Derived forms of petrography
- petrographer, noun
- petrographic (ˌpɛtrəˈɡræfɪk) or petrographical, adjective
- petrographically, adverb
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Scientific definitions for petrography
[ pə-trŏg′rə-fē ]
The description and classification of rocks, especially by means of microscopic analysis.
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