"reflectography" meaning in All languages combined

See reflectography on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Rhymes: -ɒɡɹəfi Etymology: From reflect + -o- + -graphy. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|reflect|-o-|-graphy}} reflect + -o- + -graphy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} reflectography (uncountable)
  1. An infrared technique used by art historians to detect layers beneath the top surface of a painting and thus determine whether it is an original. Tags: uncountable
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