Scientific Glossary
Glossary of terms and abbreviations relevant to the International Seabed Authority and the documents it produces
Please note that this is a constantly evolving document.
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| X-ray diffraction |
A method for studying microscopic crystal morphology using the scattering of x-rays by matter. Allows for the identification of the minerals present in the sample under investigation. Abbreviated to XRD |
| X-ray fluorescence |
A quantitative chemical analysis method for determining the elements present in a sample and their concentrations using the fluorescence produced by the sample when it is exposed to x-rays. Abbreviated to XRF. |
| XBT |
Expendable Bathythermograph. |
| XCTD |
Expendable CTD probe. |
| XRD |
X-ray diffraction. |
| XRF |
X-ray fluorescence. |