noun
- plural of geochemistry; the study of the chemical composition of rocks, minerals, and the Earth, and the chemical processes that occur within the Earth and on its surface
Usage: technical; scientific; plural form
Examples
- The geochemistries of different rock formations reveal the history of the Earth's crust.
- Researchers compared the geochemistries of samples from various volcanic regions.
- Understanding the geochemistries of ocean water helps scientists track pollution and nutrient cycles.
- The geochemistries of mineral deposits provide clues about ore formation.
- Advanced techniques now allow geologists to analyze the geochemistries of tiny crystal inclusions.