Definition
物探 is a shorthand for 地球物理勘探 ('geophysical prospecting'), a technical term used in geology, mining, and oil exploration. It refers to methods that measure physical properties of the Earth's subsurface (seismic, magnetic, electrical, gravity) to locate mineral or energy resources. You'll encounter this word in academic or industry contexts, not in everyday conversation.
n.
geophysical prospecting (surveying subsurface structures using physical methods)
Examples
- 物探。Zhège tuánduì yòng wù tàn jìshù zhǎodào le xīn de yóutián.This team used geophysical prospecting technology to find a new oil field.
- 物探。wù tàn shùjù duì kuàngchǎn kāntàn fēicháng zhòngyào.Geophysical prospecting data is very important for mineral exploration.
- 物探。Tā dàxué xué de shì wù tàn zhuānyè.He studied geophysical prospecting as his major in university.
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