noun
- the scientific study of planets and their physical characteristics
Usage: scientific
Examples
- She earned her doctorate in planetology from a prestigious university.
- The planetology department is studying Mars’ atmospheric composition.
- Recent advances in planetology have revealed new information about exoplanets.
- His research in planetology focuses on the geology of Venus.
- The planetology conference attracted scientists from around the world.
- Students interested in planetology must have a strong background in physics and chemistry.