Tectonophysicist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tectonophysicist is a noun meaning One who studies tectonophysics.
Meaning
One who studies tectonophysics.
Example Sentences
English-speaking earth scientists now have an opportunity to consider the theories, concepts and conclusions of Russia's foremost tectonophysicist.
Tectonophysicists capitalized on this information to study the mechanical properties of the lithosphere, the thermal structure of plates, the dynamics of midocean ridges, and the scales and patterns of mantle convection.
An understanding of the type of organic matter and its thermal maturation history is important to both the petroleum geologist searching for hydrocarbons and the tectonophysicist who is attempting to describe the development of a sedimentary basin.
Word Forms
- tectonophysicists
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tectonicist, tectonophysics, petrophysicist, tectonics, geotectonics, geophysiologist.
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