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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several techniques for the remote measurement of the temperature variations of a body, especially by creating images produced by infrared radiation. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   diagnostic technique using a thermograph to record the heat produced by different parts of the body; used to study blood flow and to detect tumors wordnet
3. 3
   Any process of writing involving the use of heat. countable, uncountable

   "Thermography, which imitates engraving, costs far less because it employs no dies or plates."

Synonyms

All synonyms

thermal imagingthermal imaging

Example

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"Thermography, which imitates engraving, costs far less because it employs no dies or plates."

Etymology

From thermo- + -graphy.

Related phrases

breast thermographyinfrared thermographythermographic camera

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