Geology Word Search — Hard

Play a free online Geology word search puzzle. Difficulty: Hard. Find all 12 hidden words on the 12×12 grid below.

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Geology word list, defined

HYALINE /haɪˈlaɪn/ · adjective
Having a clear or glassy appearance, like glass. Describing something that is transparent and smooth. Related: clear, glassy, translucent, pellucid.
HYDROCARBON /ˈhaɪdrəʊˌkɑːrbən/ · noun
A chemical compound consisting of hydrogen and carbon, typically occurring in the form of a gas or liquid, such as methane, ethane, or benzene. Related: petroleum, gasoline, fuel, alkane.
FORMATION /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/ · noun
The act or process of forming something, or the manner in which something is formed; also, a structured arrangement of people, aircraft, or things in a set pattern. Related: creation, development, establishment, configuration.
HUMIDITY /ˈhʌmɪdɪti/ · noun
The amount of moisture in the air; the state of being damp or wet. The moisture content of the air, usually expressed as a percentage. Related: moisture, dampness, wetness, humidity level.
FLOWSTONE /ˈfləʊ.stəʊn/ · noun
A sheet-like deposit of calcium carbonate (or other mineral) formed on the walls or floors of a cave by water flowing down or over rock surfaces. Related: dripstone, speleothem, travertine, stalactite.
FOLIATION /ˌfoʊliˈeɪʃən/ · noun
The process or state of forming into, being arranged in, or ornamenting with leaves, thin layers, or sheets; in geology, the layered or sheet-like structure of rock formed under pressure. In architecture and metalwork, it also refers to leaf-like ornamental decoration. Related: lamination, layering, stratification, banding.
DISTANCE /ˈdɪstəns/ · noun
The amount of space between two points or things; the extent of separation in space or time. Also, an emotional or social remoteness between people. Related: gap, space, span, interval.
ELUVIUM /ɪˈluːviəm/ · noun
A deposit of fine rock fragments and soil particles that has been moved a short distance downslope or laterally by rainwater, gravity, or other agents of weathering, remaining close to its original position. It is distinguished from alluvium, which is transported much farther by rivers and streams. Related: residual deposit, weathered debris, regolith, detritus.

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