planetology

[ plan-i-tol-uh-jee ]

noun
  1. the branch of astronomy that deals with the physical features of the planets.

Origin of planetology

1
First recorded in 1905–10; planet + -o- + -logy

Other 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

Words Nearby planetology

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British Dictionary definitions for planetology

planetology

/ (ˌplænɪˈtɒlədʒɪ) /


noun
  1. astronomy the study of the origin, composition, and distribution of matter in the planets

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