adverb
- in a manner relating to the chemical composition and processes of the Earth and rocks
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The soil samples were analyzed geochemically to determine their mineral content.
- Geochemically, the volcanic rocks showed high concentrations of iron and magnesium.
- The groundwater was geochemically distinct from surface water in the region.
- Geochemically similar deposits suggest a common origin for the ore bodies.
- The sediments were geochemically fingerprinted to trace their source.
- Geochemically active zones near the hydrothermal vents support unique ecosystems.