"tephrochronology" meaning in English

See tephrochronology in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From tephro- + chronology. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|tephro|chronology}} tephro- + chronology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tephrochronology (uncountable)
  1. A geochronological technique that uses discrete layers of tephra to create a chronological framework in which paleoenvironmental or archaeological records can be placed. Wikipedia link: tephrochronology Tags: uncountable
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