lookology
n.— «We enjoyed seeing numerous colored slides of microscopy, as novices in “Lookology.” The differences between cotton and synthetic fibers’ morphology, and potato and wheat starch grains are adequate for identification under crossed polars.» —“Editorial” by Joanna Christopher Double Bond Nov., 2000. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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