ClimateAugust 10, 2026

geotechnical

JEE-oh-TEK-nih-kuhl

Definition

Relating to the branch of civil engineering concerned with the engineering behavior of earth materials, such as soil and rock.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'geo' (earth) and 'technikos' (pertaining to art or skill), combining to describe the technical application of earth science to engineering projects.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the specialized engineering services provided for the school's construction, specifically focusing on the physical properties of the site's ground and earthworks.

Bauer’s foundation engineering, earthworks, geothermal work at a German grammar school

Read the full article ↗

geplus.co.uk

Related words

boreholes

Deep, narrow holes drilled into the ground for purposes such as geological exploration,…

Climate

coking

Refers to the process of producing coke, a high-carbon fuel derived from coal used as a…

Climate

geotechnics

The branch of civil engineering concerned with the behavior of earth materials and their…

Climate

microns

Units of length equal to one-millionth of a meter, often used to measure the size of fine…

Climate

overplowing

The act of plowing soil to an excessive degree or with excessive frequency.

Climate

archaeoastronomers

Scientists who study the astronomical practices, celestial knowledge, and calendar…

Climate

Learn a word like this every day

Meet one new word every morning.

Newspoken pulls one carefully chosen word from the day’s news — with a clear definition, context, and light review that makes it stick. Get it on your phone.