物探 (wù tàn) — geophysical prospecting (surveying subsurface structures using physical methods)
Definition
Short for 地球物理勘探 (geophysical prospecting): using physical methods like seismic, magnetic, or electrical surveys to map subsurface structures for oil, gas, or mineral exploration.
noun
geophysical prospecting (surveying subsurface structures using physical methods)
Examples
- 物探。Zhè ge tuán duì yòng wù tàn jì shù zhǎo dào le xīn de yóu tián.This team used geophysical prospecting technology to find a new oil field.
- 物探。wù tàn Shù jù duì kuàng chǎn kān tàn fēi cháng zhòng yào.Geophysical prospecting data is very important for mineral exploration.
- 物探。Tā dà xué xué de shì wù tàn zhuān yè.He studied geophysical prospecting as his major in university.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.