poroscopy

/pɒˈrɒskəpi/

Definitions

1. noun

a technique of examining the surface of an object, especially a gemstone, using a microscope or other specialized instrument, to study its microscopic features.

“The expert used poroscopy to analyze the unique characteristics of the rare diamond.”

Synonyms

  • lithoscopy
  • microscopy

Antonyms

  • macroscopy