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/jee ol"euh jist/, n.a person who specializes in geologic research and study.[1785-95; GEOLOG(Y) + -IST]
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geologist — geology ► NOUN 1) the science which deals with the physical structure and substance of the earth. 2) the geological features of a district. DERIVATIVES geologic adjective geological adjective geologically adverb geologist noun … English terms dictionary
Geologist's hammer — A geologist s hammer is a hammer used for geological purposes. In field geology, they are used to obtain a fresh surface of a rock in order to determine its composition, nature, mineralogy and history. In fossil hunting, they are employed to… … Wikipedia
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geologist — noun /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst,dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ A person who is skilled at geology. <! I suspect theres two senses, an academic who would be classed as a Category:Scientist, and a working mining consultant who is much closer to just Category:Occupations (or … Wiktionary
