thermography

(t̸hər mägrə fē)

noun

  1. the recording of temperature variations by means of a thermograph
  2. a process for imitating copperplate engraving, as on calling cards, by dusting the freshly printed surface with a resinous powder which, when heated, fuses with the ink to form a raised surface

Origin: thermo- + -graphy

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See thermography in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ther·mog·ra·phies
  1. A process for producing raised lettering, as on stationery or calling cards, by application of a powder that is fused by heat to the fresh ink.
  2. A diagnostic technique in which an infrared camera is used to measure temperature variations on the surface of the body, producing images that reveal sites of abnormal tissue growth.

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  • therˌmo·graphˈic (-mə-grăfˈĭk) adjective
  • therˌmo·graphˈi·cal·ly adverb

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