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geotechnical

American

[jee-oh-tek-ni-kuhl] / ˌdʒi oʊˈtɛk nɪ kəl /

adjective

of or relating to practical applications of geological science in civil engineering, mining, etc.

geotechnical British

/ ˌdʒiːəʊˈtɛknɪkəl /

adjective

relating to the application of technology to engineering problems caused by geological factors

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Etymology

Origin of geotechnical

geo- + technical

Example Sentences

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The bicycles caught the eye of project director Giovanna Araujo as she was scoping out the basement for sites to bore holes for geotechnical testing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

BMA steelmaking coal production, on the other hand, misses consensus by 7.9% on wet weather and ongoing geotechnical challenges at Broadmeadow, Anand says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In a lengthy response, Dunedin said regarding the landslip at Cradley Heath there were "a number of extremely complex geotechnical factors to take account of".

From BBC • May 7, 2025

Inspectors can also suggest if a geotechnical engineer is needed to conduct soil samples of the home.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

"We can use SAR data for managing the geotechnical assets. This could be a great method for organizations that are looking for a cost-effective way to manage these assets."

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2024

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