Areologic

/ˌæriːoʊˈlɒdʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to areology; concerning the study of Mars and its physical and geological characteristics.

Etymology

From 'areology' plus '-ic' (relating to). This is the adjectival form used in scientific discourse.

Kelly Says

When NASA engineers discuss the 'areologic context' of a rover landing site, they're talking about the Martian geology—it's science's way of being planet-specific.

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