photogeology

photogeology
photogeologic /foh'toh jee'euh loj"ik/, photogeological, adj.photogeologically, adv.
/foh'toh jee ol"euh jee/, n.
the technique of interpreting geology from aerial photographs or compiling geologic maps therefrom.
[1940-45; PHOTO- + GEOLOGY]

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  • photogeology — pho·to·geology …   English syllables

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