pho·to·ge·ol·o·gy
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Definition of photogeology
: a branch of geology concerned with the identification and study of geologic features through the study of aerial or orbital photographs
Other Words from photogeology
photogeologic
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ˌfō-tō-ˌjē-ə-ˈlä-jik
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or less commonly photogeological \
ˌfō-tō-ˌjē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
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or less commonly photogeological \
ˌfō-tō-ˌjē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
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photogeologist
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ˌfō-tō-ˌjē-ˈä-lə-jist
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noun
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noun
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“Photogeology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photogeology. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.
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