archaeometry
noun
ar·chae·om·e·try
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Definition of archaeometry
: the application of scientific methods and technology to archaeological study
Archaeometry is the use of scientific techniques to determine the ages of archaeological specimens as well as their places and circumstances of origin.— Walter Sullivan, New York Times, 24 May 1981
Other Words from archaeometry
archaeometric
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adjective
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adjective
the archaeometric dating of artifacts
archaeometric analysis
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