geothermometer
geothermometer · geothermometers
A proxy that allows for geothermometry, the determination of the temperature of a…A proxy that allows for geothermometry, the determination of the temperature of a geological material from the past or existing at great depth.
Meaning
2 sensesA proxy that allows for geothermometry, the determination of the temperature of a geological material from the past or existing at great depth.
(obsolete)A thermometer designed for measuring extremely high temperatures below ground level.
Origin
From geo- + thermometer.From geo- + thermometer.
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Forms
plural: geothermometers| Singular | geothermometer |
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