minerology

/ˌmɪnəˈrɒlədʒi/ or /ˌmaɪnəˈrɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of the origin, composition, and properties of rocks and minerals, including their geological and chemical structure.

“The geology major spent most of her time studying minerology to prepare for her career.”

Synonyms

  • mineralogy
  • petrology

Antonyms

  • botany
  • plant biology