geochemicallike
Geochemicallike is a term used to describe processes or phenomena that resemble or mimic those studied in geochemistry, but which occur in a non-terrestrial context. Geochemistry itself is the study of the chemical composition of the Earth and the chemical processes that control the distribution of elements and their isotopes in the Earth's crust and mantle. When applied to other celestial bodies or environments, the principles of geochemical investigation are adapted.
For instance, a "geochemicallike" process on Mars might involve the interaction of minerals with water, or the
The term implies that the fundamental chemical and physical principles are comparable, even though the specific