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planetology
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plan·e·tol·o·gy  (pln-tl-j)
n.
The branch of astronomy that deals with the planets of the solar system.
plane·to·logi·cal (pln-tl-j-kl) adj.
plane·tolo·gist n.
planetology [ˌplænɪˈtɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Astronomy) Astronomy the study of the origin, composition, and distribution of matter in the planets
planetology
the branch of astronomy that studies the planets. — planetologist, n. — planetologic, planetological, adj.
See also: Astronomy
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