geophysics
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oʊˈfɪz noun ( used with a singular verb )
the branch of geology that deals with the physics of the earth and its atmosphere, including oceanography, seismology, volcanology, and geomagnetism.
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geophysics (ˌdʒiːəʊˈfɪzɪks) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| (functioning as singular) the study of the earth's physical properties and of the physical processes acting upon, above, and within the earth. It includes seismology, geomagnetism, meteorology, and oceanography | |
| geo'physicist | |
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Geophysics
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Science Dictionary
| geophysics (jē'ō-fĭz'ĭks) Pronunciation Key
The scientific study of the physical characteristics of the Earth, including its hydrosphere and atmosphere, and of the Earth's relationship to the rest of the universe. |
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Cultural Dictionary
geophysics definition
The science devoted to the study of the physical properties and processes of geological phenomena, including fields such as meteorology, oceanography, and seismology.
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Example sentences
Geophysics does not care if you delay and dither it still happens.
The theme of change is woven into science programs from anthropology to geophysics.
Twenty minutes after that, as the sun was setting, the lights were turned on in the geophysics lab and other buildings.
Not to neglect our colleagues and co-conspirators on the project: the geophysics team.
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