planetology
[ plan-i-tol-uh-jee ]
noun
the branch of astronomy that deals with the physical features of the planets.
Origin of planetology
1Other words from planetology
- plan·e·to·log·i·cal [plan-i-tl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌplæn ɪ tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective
- plan·e·tol·o·gist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for planetology
planetology
/ (ˌplænɪˈtɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
astronomy the study of the origin, composition, and distribution of matter in the planets
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