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areology

Syllabification: (ar·e·ol·o·gy)
Pronunciation: /ˌe(ə)rēˈäləjē/
Definition of areology

noun

  • the study of the planet Mars.

Derivatives

areological

Pronunciation: /ˌe(ə)rēəˈläjikəl/
adjective

areologist

noun & adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Ares (Greek equivalent of the Roman war god Mars) + -ology

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