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economic geology

/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk dʒiˈɒlədʒi/

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/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk dʒiˈɒlədʒi/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаздел геологии, изучающий формирование, распределение и добычу материалов Земли, имеющих экономическую ценность, таких как полезные ископаемые, ископаемое топливо и металлы.

A branch of geology that studies the formation, distribution, and extraction of Earth's materials that have economic value, such as minerals, fossil fuels, and metals.

  1. Study of valuable earth materialsC1formal

    The branch of geology that deals with the study of materials from the Earth that can be used for economic and industrial purposes, such as minerals, rocks, and fossil fuels.

    ruИзучение ценных земных материалов

    • Economic geology helps locate deposits of gold and copper.
    • Students of economic geology learn how to assess mineral reserves.
    • The discovery of oil was a major breakthrough in economic geology.