induction log
induction log A well-logging system which uses electromagnetic induction methods to measure electrical conductivity and resistivity in the adjacent formations.
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resistivity , re·sis·tiv·i·ty / riˌzisˈtivətē/ • n. Physics a measure of the resisting power of a specified material to the flow of an electric current.
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