different between geologic vs geoengineering

English

Etymology

geology +? -ic

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?d?i?.??l?d?.?k/
• (US) IPA^(key): /?d?i.??l?d?.?k/
• Rhymes: -?d??k

Adjective

geologic (comparative more geologic, superlative most geologic)

1. Of, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.

   Synonym: geological

Translations

Anagrams

• egologic

Occitan

Adjective

geologic m (feminine singular geologica, masculine plural geologics, feminine plural geologicas)

1. geologic

Related terms

• geologia

Romanian

Etymology

From French géologique

Adjective

geologic m or n (feminine singular geologic?, masculine plural geologici, feminine and neuter plural geologice)

1. geologic

Declension

English

Etymology

geo- +? engineering

Noun

geoengineering (uncountable)

1. (engineering, mining) The subfield of engineering concerned with designing and constructing tunnels, mines, and other human-designed geologic structures within and on earth.
2. The artificial manipulation of the environments of the Earth, especially as a means of counteracting global warming

Synonyms

• planetary engineering

Translations

See also

• terraforming