archaeometry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The application of techniques and methodologies of the natural sciences to archaeology, mostly for dating, analysis, survey and confirmation of provenance or authenticity.

Word forms

archaeometry

Etymology

From archaeo- + -metry.

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