Spectrology

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    spectrometry. obsolete, uncountable
  2. 2
    The study of ghosts and spirits; demonology. uncountable

    "Samuel had studied parapsychology and spectrology back in the States before landing this job, an investigator on PI. Viewers loved him. A comforting anchor, Samuel was a contradiction to the frightening events portrayed."

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"Samuel had studied parapsychology and spectrology back in the States before landing this job, an investigator on PI. Viewers loved him. A comforting anchor, Samuel was a contradiction to the frightening events portrayed."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From spectro- + -ology.

Etymology 2

From spectre + -ology.

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