sclerochronology en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English sclero- Ancient Greek χρόνος (khrónos)bor. English chrono- Ancient Greek -λογῐ́ᾱ (-logĭ́ā)bor. Latin -logialbor. French -logiebor. English -logy English chronology English sclerochronology From sclero- + chronology.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The study of physical and chemical variations in the accretionary hard tissues of organisms, and the temporal context in which they are formed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sclerochronologies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |