Areology
the observation and study of the planet Mars.
noun
the scientific study of the planet Mars
Word Origin
Greek Ares ‘Mars’
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a measure of surface area; 1 are is equal to1/100 (0.01) of a hectare (100 square meters or 119.6 square yards). Abbreviation: a. verb the plural form of the present tense (indicative mood) of the verb `be’ and the singular form used with you noun a unit of area equal to 100 sq metres or […]
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any particular extent of space or surface; part: the dark areas in the painting; the dusty area of the room. a geographical region; tract: the Chicago area; the unsettled areas along the frontier. any section reserved for a specific function: the business area of a town; the dining area of a house. extent, range, or […]
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