seismic stratigraphy

noun

A technique used to determine the nature of sedimentary rocks by the analysis of seismic data; used especially in oil prospecting

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Meanings

nounseismic stratigraphy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA technique used to determine the nature of sedimentary rocks by the analysis of seismic data; used especially in oil prospecting

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
seismostratigraphy
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