photogeology

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noun

The use of aerial photography to interpret geologic features

Similar
photogeomorphology
OriginEnglish geology ← Ancient Greek φωτο- (phōto-) ← Proto-Hellenic *pʰáwos →
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Meanings

nounphotogeology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of aerial photography to interpret geologic features

    Synonyms: photogeomorphology

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe use of aerial photography to interpret geologic features

Similar
photogeomorphology
Also see
photogeomorphology

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*bʰeh₂-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*bʰéh₂os
  3. Proto-Hellenic*pʰáwos
  4. Ancient Greekφᾰ́ος (phắos)
  5. Ancient Greekφῶς (phôs)
  6. Ancient Greekφωτο- (phōto-)
  7. Englishphoto-
  8. Englishgeology
  9. Englishphotogeology

From photo- + geology.

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APA

photogeology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photogeology

MLA

“photogeology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photogeology. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “photogeology,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photogeology.

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