spelaeology

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speleology, spelaeology

the branch of geology that explores, studies, and describes caves. — speleologist, spelaeologist, n. — speleological, spelaeological, adj.

See also: Caves

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Noun	1.	spelaeology - the scientific study of caves speleology geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
	2.	spelaeology - the pastime of exploring caves speleology avocation, hobby, spare-time activity, by-line, pursuit, sideline - an auxiliary activity

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