Geochemically

/ˌdʒiːoʊˈkɛmɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or according to the chemical composition and processes of Earth.

Etymology

From geochemical + -ly adverbial suffix. Used in scientific writing to describe processes understood through geochemical analysis.

Kelly Says

When scientists describe something happening 'geochemically,' they're viewing Earth processes through the lens of atomic and molecular rearrangement.

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