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probe

1. vb. []

In electromagnetic methods, to measure the variation of a property versus depth, including electrical, electromagnetic and magnetotelluric properties. Probing differs from profiling in that the goal of probing is to provide a record of vertical changes, whereas profiling documents lateral variations.

Synonyms: sound

See: electromagnetic methodmagnetotelluric methodprofile