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the science of the measurement of the age of rocks etc. based on the radioactive decay of naturally occurring isotopes
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geochronometry — [jē΄ōkrə näm′ə trē] n. [ GEO + CHRONOMETRY] the measurement of geologic time, as from the decay of radioactive elements … English World dictionary
geochronometry — geochronometric /jee oh kron euh me trik/, adj. /jee oh kreuh nom i tree/, n. the determination of the absolute age of earth materials, as by radiometric dating. [1920 25; GEO + CHRONOMETRY] * * * … Universalium
geochronometry — geo·chronometry … English syllables
geochronometry — “+ noun Etymology: ge + chronometry : the measurement of past time by geochronological methods, especially those involving radioactive minerals or elements * * * geochronometric /jee oh kron euh me trik/, adj. /jee oh kreuh nom i tree/, n. the… … Useful english dictionary
geochronometric — See geochronometry. * * * … Universalium
geochronometer — noun Any device used to measure geologic time, especially by measuring radioactive decay, or the relative abundance of isotopes See Also: geochronometry … Wiktionary
geochronometric — adjective of, pertaining to, or measured using geochronometry … Wiktionary
Roca Espía (Texas) — Roca Espía o Spy Rock Tipo Monolito, granito rosado Situación Condado de Mason, Texas País USA … Wikipedia Español
geochronometric — [ˌdʒi:ə(ʊ)ˌkrɒnə mɛtrɪk] adjective relating to geochronological measurement. Derivatives geochronometry noun … English new terms dictionary
geochronometric — “+ adjective Etymology: ge + chronometric : of or relating to geochronometry … Useful english dictionary
