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geochronometry
nounC2
/ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)krɒˈnɒmətri/The measurement of geological time; the science of dating events in Earth's history.
geocode
nounC1/C2 (Advanced/Proficient)
/ˈdʒiː.əʊ.kəʊd/To assign geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) to a specific address or location.
geocorona
nounVery Rare
/ˌdʒiːəʊkəˈrəʊnə/The outer region of Earth's atmosphere, composed primarily of hydrogen atoms that emit faint ultraviolet light.
geode
nounLow
/ˈdʒiː.əʊd/A hollow rock lined with crystals or other mineral matter.
geodemographics
plural-nounC2
/ˌdʒiːəʊˌdeməˈɡræfɪks/The classification and analysis of people according to the geographic area where they live.
geodesic
adjectivenounC2
/ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)ˈdɛsɪk/The shortest possible path between two points on a curved surface.
geodesic dome
nounLow
/ˌdʒiː.əʊˌdes.ɪk ˈdəʊm/A hemispherical structure made of a network of triangles or other polygons, creating a lightweight, strong, and efficient architectural form.
geodesic line
nounC2+ / Very Low
/ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)ˈdɛsɪk laɪn/The shortest possible path between two points on a curved surface or in a curved space, analogous to a straight line on a flat plane.
geodesy
nounC1/C2
/dʒiːˈɒd.ɪ.si/The science of measuring and representing the Earth's surface, shape, and gravitational field.
geodetic survey
nounC2
/ˌdʒiːəʊˌdetɪk ˈsɜːveɪ/The precise measurement and mapping of large areas of the Earth's surface, taking into account its curvature, shape, and gravitational field.
geodetic surveying
nounVery Low
/ˌdʒiːəʊˈdetɪk ˈsɜːveɪɪŋ/The high-precision measurement and mathematical representation of large areas of the Earth's surface, accounting for its curvature.
geodome
nounC1
/ˈdʒiː.əʊ.dəʊm/A building or structure whose shape is based on a portion of a sphere or a network of spherical polygons, creating a hemispherical or spherical enclosure.
geoduck
nounRare/Very Low Frequency
/ˈɡuː.i.dʌk/A large, edible saltwater clam native to the Pacific Northwest of North America and parts of China, known for its long siphon.
geodynamics
nounC2
/ˌdʒiːəʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/The branch of geophysics concerned with the forces and physical processes within the Earth, particularly its mantle and core, and their resulting deformations and movements.
geoengineer
nounverb-ambitransitiveC1/C2
/ˌdʒiːəʊˌɛndʒɪˈnɪə/To engineer or attempt to modify the Earth's climate or environment on a large scale.
geofact
nounVery low (C2)
/ˈdʒiː.əʊ.fækt/A stone or similar object produced by natural geological processes that resembles an artifact made by humans.
geoffrey
nounMedium
/ˈdʒɛfɹi/A masculine given name of Norman French origin.
geoffrey of monmouth
nounC1
/ˈdʒefri əv ˈmɒnməθ/A medieval Welsh cleric and chronicler, author of the 12th-century work 'Historia Regum Britanniae' (The History of the Kings of Britain), which presented a largely legendary history of Britain from its foundation by Brutus of Troy to the 7th century.
geoglyph
nounLow
/ˈdʒiːə(ʊ)ɡlɪf/A large-scale design or artwork created on the ground, typically by arranging stones, earth, gravel, or other durable materials.
geognosy
nounVery Low
/dʒiˈɒɡnəsi/The branch of geology concerned with the study of the structure, composition, and arrangement of the Earth's materials, especially its solid crust.

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